Artemisia

There are 3 readings for Artemisia, all of which in different ways address what the authors see as the problem of fictionalizing Gentileschi's life in the film. Tied in with this critique is the authors' concern that Gentileschi as a woman has been misrepresented and that this misrepresentation is not only ahistorical but perpetuates damaging sexist stereotypes.

In your response, first, summarize each essay. Then say whether you think a) fictionalizing history in a biopic is acceptable or serves some higher purpose--or not; and b) whether you think Artemisia's distortions of the historical record about her relationship with Tassi and her father are justifiable or not.

DUE SATURDAY, MARCH 22.

(and don't forget your comments!)