Becoming Judy Chicago
Subtitle: a biography of the artist
By: Gail Levin
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Harmony Books
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 485
ISBN-13: 9781400054121
Subjects: Biography; Feminism and art; Artists
Description: Chronicles the life and career of American artist Judy Chicago, drawing from her personal letters and diaries, published and unpublished writings, and over 250 interviews with figures surrounding her; examines the feminist thread throughout her works; and discusses her impact on the perception and inclusion of women in art.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [401]-414) and index.

Also issued online.
Table of contents: title: Introduction : what's in a name?; title: Early childhood in Chicago; title: Daddy's little girl; title: Inklings of identity; title: Out west : contending with men; title: Rebellious odyssey; title: The dance of loss and love; title: Feminist class; title: Beyond the abstract : Womanhouse; title: Working through feminism; title: To The Dinner Party and history; title: The Dinner Party makes waves; title: New ventures; title: Resolution : finding a home.