| 英文摘要 |
In Western art, the image of a woman with one breast exposed is closely associated with the theme of the nursing Virgin (Maria lactans). Transmitted through diverse media from the Middle Ages to the present, this tradition has played a central role in shaping cultural meanings of motherhood and familial identity. This article begins with an iconographic analysis of the Maria lactans motif, examining its formal expressions, historical development, and symbolic significance. It then turns to the contemporary artist Julia Krahn, focusing on her appropriation and transformation of this tradition. Treating artistic production as a cultural practice shaped by historical context, the article draws on feminist and gender studies perspectives to interpret the content and significance of Krahns work. Engaging theories of motherhood and the critical frameworks of Mieke Bal and Griselda Pollock on rewriting artistic traditions, it elucidates Krahns strategy of introducing difference into the artistic canon through gender-conscious critique and creative reconfiguration. |