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Provides an insight into the psychology of the individual– the woman’s stare into the distance, and the vastness of the forest and wheat field depict how she feels hopeless, trapped, and longing. Women’s expectations in a marriage can be explored in…

The idealization is oddly less apparent in this image, and it is very clearly shown. We can see her applied hobbies as well as interest intertwined in her character so that we can see beyond the character of sharp pastels and caked makeup.

I think this painting has a lot of themes relating to femininity, the idealized depiction of women, and the frivolous pink theme we were aiming for.

This piece was interesting for exploring how the Barbie/pink theme changes when the women depicted are just concepts, not real models. The painting shows naturalism vs. realism in using idealized models of what women should look like, like the…

Features a portrait of Napoleon in an attempt to highlight his greatness and success. This contributes to the opposite narrative that doesn't feature any of the themes of femininity that we seek to display.

Jean Siméon Chardin, The Attentive Nurse, 1747, Oil on canvas, National Gallery of Art

This work draws a parallel to the central scene in the Barbie movie where the women reclaim their power by playing along with the men when they attempt to woo the Barbies.

This piece demonstrates the idea that women are more than just a pretty visual/object. The young girl reading exemplifies how women are capable of much more. It is considered different for its time period considering the manner in which women were…

Uses ideal women and displays gender roles through dress, positioning, and interactions.

In the Impressionist period, we start to see the emergence of more female artists. The portrayal of women by women tells us not only how women view other women, but also how they view themselves in society. This picture shows 2 dejected young girls…