Genderové kontexty tvorby Běly Kolářové

Abstract

This thesis studies the work of artist Běla Kolářová in the context of gender. This aspect of her work has not been fully analysed yet. Although often being associated with the socalled ‘female essence’, Kolářová’s work is very diverse in terms of style and content. While she works predominantly with everyday objects which have traditionally been connected to women’s activities such as sewing, cooking or applying make-up, she also uses tools as well as gender neutral objects in her material assemblages. This thesis deals with the diverse nature of Kolářová’s work and argues against the one-dimensional view that her work only addresses an antiquated image of feminine character