Gendered Narratives in Adamantios Diamantis’ The World of Cyprus

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Photiou, M. 2020. Gendered Narratives in Adamantios Diamantis’ The World of Cyprus. Cyprus Review. 32 (1).
AuthorsPhotiou, M.
Abstract

In this paper, I examine Adamantios Diamantis’ painting The World of Cyprus as a representation of a male-dominated society where women are marginalised. Through the analysis of the artwork, I will consider how the work presents a traditional ‘world of Cyprus’ that was beginning to disappear during the post-1960s. I will refer to Diamantis’ work as an example to explore gender relations and socio-political conditions in patriarchal Cyprus. I will argue that socio-political conditions in Cyprus left little space for women to contest patriarchy, to fight for gender equality, or to gain public visibility.

Keywordspatriarchy; gendered narratives; women's representation
Year2020
JournalCyprus Review
Journal citation32 (1)
PublisherUniversity of Nicosia
ISSN2547-8974
Web address (URL)http://cyprusreview.org/index.php/cr/article/view/733
Output statusPublished
Publication dates16 Dec 2020
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Deposited16 Dec 2020
Accepted01 Sep 2020
ContributorsUniversity of Derby
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