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Ladies' manual of art; or, profit and pastime,
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Ladies' manual of art; or, profit and pastime

The “Ladies' Manual of Art; or, Profit and Pastime” is a pioneering work that serves as both a guide and a celebration of women's roles in the arts during the 19th century. Blending practical advice with artistic instruction, the manual covers a wide array of topics including drawing, painting, and other crafts, emphasizing both skill development and the importance of leisure activities for women. The literary style is didactic yet engaging, aiming to empower women through creativity while reflecting the cultural context of a period marked by expanding opportunities for female expression and economic independence. The author, an anonymous figure, writes from a time when women's contributions to the artistic realm were frequently marginalized. Through personal experience or observation, the author understood the societal limitations and sought to inspire women to pursue artistic endeavors both as a form of self-expression and a potential source of income. This context of advocacy for women's empowerment strongly permeates the text and informs its dual purpose of education and encouragement. This manual is highly recommended for anyone interested in art history, women's studies, or the interplay between leisure and labor in the 19th century. It serves not only as an artistic guide but as a historical document, illuminating the spaces women occupied in the cultural landscape of their time.
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468 printed pages
Copyright owner
Bookwire
Original publication
2019
Publication year
2019
Publisher
Good Press
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