1. Book Review: The Queer Art of History: Queer Kinship After Fascism by Evans, Jennifer V.
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Ewing, Christopher
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LGBTQ+ history , *ART history , *KINSHIP , *ARTISTIC photography , *FASCISM , *LGBTQ+ communities - Abstract
"The Queer Art of History: Queer Kinship After Fascism" by Jennifer V. Evans is a groundbreaking book that explores the complexities of queer history in postwar Germany. Evans challenges traditional approaches to historical analysis by emphasizing the importance of queer kinship as a method of understanding queer experiences. The book examines various forms of media, including photography and art, to uncover the desires and pleasures that shaped queer lives. Evans also delves into the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality within queer communities, highlighting the need for a more inclusive and intersectional approach to queer history. Overall, "The Queer Art of History" offers a unique and expansive perspective on queer history that encourages readers to rethink their understanding of the past and its implications for the present and future. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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