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! 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.