Unveiling Women in European Portrait Paintings at the MET
This visualization, inspired by John Berger's seminal work "Ways of Seeing," meticulously examines the representation of women in European Portrait Paintings showcased at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Focusing on the article "Images of Women in European Art," the project sheds light on the nuanced layers of portrayal, underrepresentation, and misrepresentation of women in this collection.
Most European Portraits, crafted by predominantly male artists commissioned by affluent patrons, reflect an idealized vision of their female subjects. The male perspective prevalent in these artworks raises questions about the authenticity of the portrayed women's identities. To unravel the intricacies of these paintings and understand their broader context, the visualization factors in crucial attributes, including the artist's gender, time of creation, the subject's attire, the painting backdrop, the subject's gaze, and their depicted activities. This project seeks to unveil the implicit biases ingrained in these masterpieces, fostering a critical dialogue on the historical distortion of women's images in art.
Tools
Figma, Adobe Illustrator, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, D3
