Judy Chicago (American, born 1939). <em>Heritage Panel</em>, 1974–79. Collages with photographs, cut paper, and watercolor, Other (2002.10-D12): 57 1/2 x 70 3/4 in. (146.1 x 179.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of The Elizabeth A. Sackler Foundation, 2002.10-D. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2002.10-D_heritage_panel_view6_R1004630_7-006.jpg)

Judy Chicago (American, born 1939). Heritage Panel, 1974–79. Collages with photographs, cut paper, and watercolor, Other (2002.10-D12): 57 1/2 x 70 3/4 in. (146.1 x 179.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of The Elizabeth A. Sackler Foundation, 2002.10-D. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2002.10-D_heritage_panel_view6_R1004630_7-006.jpg)

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What are the various names listed beneath the names in the yellow boxes?

The names in the yellow boxes, as you may know, correspond to the 39 place settings at The Dinner Party. The names underneath list the associated names on the Heritage Floor. There are 999 more names on the tile beneath the table and each of the names can be associated, thematically, with one of the place settings. Be sure to look down when you're in installation!

What was the selection process? Why did they pick Petronilla de Meath instead of Joan of Arc?

Interesting thought! According to Chicago, the criteria were as follows:

1) Did the woman make a significant contribution to society? 2) Did she attempt to improve conditions for women? 3) Did her life illuminate an aspect of women's experience or provide a model for the future?

I would imagine that she chose Petronilla instead because even in the 1970s, many people already knew of Joan of Arc and Chicago wanted bring attention to another historical figure.

Mmm, I understand. Thanks for answering!

Heritage Panel

Judy Chicago

Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art

The Heritage Panels outline the lives of the 999 women who are honored on The Dinner Party’s Heritage Floor, providing brief historical context as well as depictions of some of these women and their achievements. The names are organized beneath their corresponding place settings, unfolding in the pattern of the Heritage Floor and contextualizing a Western history of women’s struggle for equity.

ARTIST Judy Chicago, American, born 1939

MEDIUM Collages with photographs, cut paper, and watercolor

DATES 1974–79

DIMENSIONS Other (2002.10-D12): 57 1/2 x 70 3/4 in. (146.1 x 179.7 cm) Other (2002.10-D13): 57 1/2 x 70 3/4 in. (146.1 x 179.7 cm) Other (2002.10-D-14): 57 1/2 x 88 1/4 in. (146.1 x 224.2 cm) Other (2002.10-D-15): 57 1/2 x 70 3/4 in. (146.1 x 179.7 cm) Other (2002.10-D-16): 57 1/2 x 107 in. (146.1 x 271.8 cm) Other (2002.10-D-17): 57 1/2 x 94 1/4 in. (14 (show scale)

COLLECTIONS Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art

ACCESSION NUMBER 2002.10-D

CREDIT LINE Gift of The Elizabeth A. Sackler Foundation

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CAPTION Judy Chicago (American, born 1939). Heritage Panel, 1974–79. Collages with photographs, cut paper, and watercolor, Other (2002.10-D12): 57 1/2 x 70 3/4 in. (146.1 x 179.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of The Elizabeth A. Sackler Foundation, 2002.10-D. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2002.10-D_heritage_panel_view6_R1004630_7-006.jpg)

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