A Gendered History of the Muse

Oct 12, 2020 · 16m 16s
A Gendered History of the Muse
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In Ancient Greece, the nine Muses were goddesses who inspired artists to complete their work. Today, the figure of the muse is still shrouded in an other-worldly aura: from Dora...

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In Ancient Greece, the nine Muses were goddesses who inspired artists to complete their work. Today, the figure of the muse is still shrouded in an other-worldly aura: from Dora Maar to Margot Robbie, the women who “inspire” artists are often treated as blank canvases primed to channel the creativity of others. So, is there any way a woman can be a muse and remain in the picture? Kinfolk, goes behind the scenes at the studio.
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