Women in Art
50 Fearless Creatives Who Inspired the World
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed · Print & ebook · September 10, 2019
A collection of charmingly illustrated and inspiring profiles of fifty pioneering female artists, from the eleventh century to today—by the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science “A beautifully illustrated, fact-filled breath of fresh air!
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- Who it’s for
- Fifty women artists bring a wider, more vivid view of art history into focus.
- Themes
- Women artists and their achievements, Women’s representation in art history, Artistic movements through history
- Genres
- Women Artists, Women's History, Women's Studies
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A collection of charmingly illustrated and inspiring profiles of fifty pioneering female artists, from the eleventh century to today—by the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science “A beautifully illustrated, fact-filled breath of fresh air! Countless women have been left out of art history, but thanks to gorgeous books like this, future generations will begin to know their stories.”—Danielle Krysa, founder of The Jealous Curator Women make masterpieces!
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Through fifty fascinating profiles, Women in Art highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women in the arts—from well-known figures like painters Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keefe, to lesser-known names like nineteenth-century African American quilter Harriet Powers and Hopi-Tewa ceramic artist Nampeyo. Covering a wide array of artistic mediums, Women in Art also contains infographics about artistic movements throughout history, statistics about women’s representation in museums, and notable works by women. This fascinating book celebrates the success of the bold female creators who inspired the world and paved the way for the next generation of artists.
Art, Reframed
Fifty women artists bring a wider, more vivid view of art history into focus.
Come here for
- Discover creators across centuries, from celebrated names to artists too often overlooked.
Expect
- Charming illustrated profiles span eras and artistic mediums.
- Infographics trace artistic movements and women’s representation in museums.
Where it sits
| Women's History | 44% |
|---|---|
| Women Artists | 34% |
| Women's Studies | 32% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Women Artists
- Women's History
- Women's Lives
- Authors
- Rachel Ignotofsky
- Publisher
- Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
- Published
- September 10, 2019
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Women artists and their achievements · Women’s representation in art history · Artistic movements through history
- Reading lane
- Women Artists