The Queer Encyclopedia of the Visual Arts
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The Queer Encyclopedia of the Visual Arts (2004) is an encylopedia edited by Claude J. Summers.
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The Queer Encyclopedia of the Visual Arts is a comprehensive work showcasing the enormous contribution of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer artists to painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and architecture. International in scope, this book from the editors of glbtq.com contains over 200 detailed entries written by some of the most passionate and accomplished scholars in their fields. Included are profiles of significant artists; overviews of artistic movements and eras, such as the Renaissance, Pop Art, and Latin American art; articles discussing the artistic representations of androgyny, lesbian and gay bodies, and many other subjects; and surveys of topics like censorship, pornography, and AIDS activism. It also features a complete bibliography and indexes.