Woman as Protagonist: The Art of Nancy Spero (1993)

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A look at the 40-year career of acclaimed feminist artist Nancy Spero, who, in her own works, is concerned with “rewriting the imaging of women through historical time.” With Spero’s own voice as narration, this documentary tracks her development as she matured against the grain of Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, and Pop Art when “there wasn’t room in the art world to make way for political or activist art.”

Director: Irene Sosa
Runtime: 46 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en
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What is Woman as Protagonist: The Art of Nancy Spero about?
A look at the 40-year career of acclaimed feminist artist Nancy Spero, who, in her own works, is concerned with “rewriting the imaging of women through historical time.” With Spero’s own voice as narration, this documentary tracks her development as she matured against the grain of Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, and Pop Art when “there wasn’t room in the art world to make way for political or activist art.”
Who directed Woman as Protagonist: The Art of Nancy Spero?
Woman as Protagonist: The Art of Nancy Spero was directed by Irene Sosa.
Who stars in Woman as Protagonist: The Art of Nancy Spero?
Woman as Protagonist: The Art of Nancy Spero stars Leon Golub, Nancy Spero.
How long is Woman as Protagonist: The Art of Nancy Spero?
Woman as Protagonist: The Art of Nancy Spero has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).