Self-Portraits of Thirteen Ukrainian Women

«Self-Portraits of Thirteen Ukrainian Women» by art critic and lecturer Diana Klochko is a book that explores the genre of self-portraiture in Ukrainian visual art. The publication contains thirteen essays, each dedicated to an individual female artist and her self-portrait. The author explores a variety of themes, including: The influence of historical and social events on the artists' work; The use of self-portraiture as a tool for self-identification and self-determination; The evolution of the self-portrait genre in Ukrainian art; The peculiarities of the artistic language and technique of each artist. The book is richly illustrated with reproductions of self-portraits, many of which are being published for the first time. It is not only a book about art, but also a story about female strength and resilience.