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Analysis Of The Dinner Table By Judy Chicago

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The Dinner Table (1974 – 1979) by Judy Chicago
1a. While viewing this piece of work, the emotions I feel are powerful and pride. I feel powerful because I am a woman and here’s this piece of art celebrating and embracing all the women who made a difference and pathed a way for every other woman in this world. When I look at those work of art I feel as if I can do anything I set my mind too. Many of the women printed on the art didn’t have is easy. They work hard for all their accomplishments and didn’t let the men in this world intimidate them to stop just because they are women. I feel pride because this piece makes me feel happy to be a woman and that I am special because of that.
1b. The goal of “The Dinner Party” was to introduce women’s heritage and the role they played in throughout history. Mostly the history of women in Western civilization. Also, the goal was to show the importance of women in this world. Many things wouldn’t be if it weren’t for women. At the time this piece was made, the women’s right movement was just beginning, so I believe this was made to encourage equal rights for women.
1c. Judy Chicago chose to use the form of a triangle because it’s the earliest signs for women, an ancient symbol for the goddess, and the three equal sides represents the equalized world woman try to create. Michelangelo’s Pieta (1498 – 1499)
2a. The subject matter of this is a real representation of Virgin Mary holding the dying body of Jesus Christ. This is exactly what

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