Women and War:
Feminine Resilience, Resistance, and Reinvention

War and its representation have long been dominated by men, with museum walls and historical narratives exalting the exploits of male soldiers, generals, and leaders. Yet behind these stories lies a quieter, often overlooked narrative—one of women whose lives, art, and legacies were shaped by the upheavals of war. This dynamic course sheds light on the powerful ways women have responded to, resisted, and redefined their roles in the context of conflict, offering a fresh perspective on art, history, and resilience.

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Rediscovering Women’s Roles in Art and Conflict
This course dives into the experiences of 20th-century women artists, as well as women meaningfully connected to artists, whose creativity became a powerful means of resistance and self-expression during times of war. Through the lens of artists like Roberta González, Tamara de Lempicka, and Remedios Varo, alongside figures like Dina Vierny and Peggy Guggenheim, we'll uncover stories of women who overcame extraordinary challenges—displacement, political persecution, and personal loss—while creating or collecting works of enduring impact. Their art and lives are not only testimonies to the hardships of war but also bold assertions of agency in a male-dominated world.