Women of the 1920s: Style, Glamour, and the Avant-Garde [Hardcover]

It was a time of unimagined new freedoms. From the caf?s of Paris to Hollywood's silver screen, women were exploring new modes of expression and new lifestyles. In countless aspects of life, they dared to challenge accepted notions of a fairer sex, and opened new doors for the generations to come. Whats more, they did it with joy, humor, and unapologetic charm.Introduction: Glamour, Style, and the Avant-Garde In this visually fascinating book, Thomas Bleitner presents the stories of 17 women who were incredibly influential in their fields. . . Each section contains a brief introduction to that sphere of culture through establishing notable names, locations, and events before laying out short chapters on each woman. Infamous names, such as Zelda Fitzgerald, Josephine Baker, and Amelia Earhart are, of course, present. But for those less intimate with the period, a variety of less commonly known women such as Tamara de Lempicka, Lavinia Schulz, and Suzanne Lenglen are also included.