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- Anne Boleyn (Queen - consort of Henry VIII - King of England) 1507-1536 -- Influence (1)
- Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1652 or 1653) -- Criticism and interpretation (1)
- Feminism and art (1)
- Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1509-1547 (1)
- Matilda (Empress - consort of Henry V - Holy Roman Emperor - 1102-1167) -- History (1)
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Empress Matilda: Always The Consort, Never The Queen, Sadie M. Kok-Carlson
Empress Matilda: Always The Consort, Never The Queen, Sadie M. Kok-Carlson
Young Historians Conference
In 12th century Europe, a world built and run primarily by men, a woman's success was defined through the men around her. This social concept applied especially to Empress Matilda, whose opportunity to claim her right to the throne of England was squandered by her husband, her rival, and her contemporaries. This paper examines the series of events leading up to the subsequent anarchistic civil war, argues that the decisions made by opposing parties were driven by sexist attitudes of the era, and affirms the importance of recognizing and remembering the Queen of England that never was.
The Role And Influence Of Anne Boleyn, Cynthia L. Abrams
The Role And Influence Of Anne Boleyn, Cynthia L. Abrams
Young Historians Conference
While Anne Boleyn's reputation is one that is often associated with Elizabeth I and her scandalous relationship with King Henry VIII, following her death she began to be identified as a Protestant reformer and proto-feminist. Drawing on primary sources including Anne Boleyn's correspondence with King Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey, as well as her portrayal in John Foxe's Book of Martyrs, this paper examines her defiance of 16th century social norms, specifically refusing to remain a mistress, favor of biblical translations, and manipulation of Henry VIII.
The Link Between Artemisia Gentileschi’S Biography And Her Artistic Oeuvre, Emma Komers
The Link Between Artemisia Gentileschi’S Biography And Her Artistic Oeuvre, Emma Komers
Young Historians Conference
Up until the era of Modern Art, the artistic community excluded women and dismissed their work as inferior. One exception to this trend is the 17th-century Italian artist, Artemisia Gentileschi, whose work demonstrated her ability to use scenes depicting familiar stories as a way to express her personal struggles as a woman. Drawing upon historical interpretations of her art, popular stories at the time, and the artwork itself, this paper demonstrates the use of art as a tool to communicate social injustice.