PInvisible, forgotten, opaque? The metaphor of the shadow still envelops women designers today

Journal title CRIOS
Author/s Claudia Mattogno
Publishing Year 2024 Issue 2022/24
Language Italian Pages 8 P. 66-76 File size 118 KB
DOI 10.3280/CRIOS2022-024008
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The transformation of physical space by women begins on a larger scale from the second half of the 19th century. However, contemporary historiography does not yet place due emphasis on the contribution of female figures, too often overshadowed by a vision still centred on the main male actors such as the so-called Masters. What can be the operational and methodological areas for a HerStory as a narrative that is the result of feminist research and starts from other people's points of view?

Keywords: designers; gender studies, HerStory

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Claudia Mattogno, Invisibili, dimenticate, opache? La metafora dell’ombra avvolge ancora oggi le donne progettiste in "CRIOS" 24/2022, pp 66-76, DOI: 10.3280/CRIOS2022-024008