Illustrated throughout in stunning full-color images, this catalogue is the companion to an exhibition of the same name held in 2008-2009 at the Hood Museum of Art (Dartmouth College), the Davis Museum and Cultural Center (Wellesley College), and the San Diego Museum of Art. The publication is divided into three parts, each with multiple critical essays on the topics of iconic ideologies of womanhood, colonizing black women, and meaning and identity. By incorporating critical essays from contributors ranging from poets to professors, this book rises above the average exhibition catalogue into a serious academic endeavor, suitable for scholars and the general public alike. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)