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What was unique about Paula Rego's handling of feminist themes?

  • They were subtly in her works

  • They were vibrant and loud

  • They were coloured by folk-themes from her native Portugal

  • They often dealt with futurism

Answer

Paula Rego's handling of feminist themes was unique in that it was coloured by folk-themes from her native Portugal. This is evident in her paintings, which often depict women in traditional dress engaged in domestic tasks or other activities that are stereotypically associated with women.
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