Is This Too Niche? Unpacking the muse

This week Zoe dissects a common art historical motif from a feminist- the muse. Zoe unveils the identity behind the anonymous and elusive muses’ we’ve worshiped throughout art history and discusses how modern feminism plays into the interpretation and reception of the concept of the muse.

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https://www.artandobject.com/articles/problem-muse-art-history 

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