Women Artists in History from Antiquity to the Present by Wendy Slatkin

Women Artists in History from Antiquity to the Present by Wendy Slatkin

Women Artists in History from Antiquity to the Present introduces students to the many ways in which women have participated in the visual cultures of their societies throughout history. The book focuses on women artists and the issues that directly impacted women's opportunities to become artists.

Part I examines the sparse yet promising documentation of women in art from prehistory through the Middle Ages. In Part II, students learn about an inspiring group of women artists who overcame institutional barriers to acquire skills and pursue professional careers from 1400 - 1800. Part III spans a deeply transitional century during which thousands of women developed professional skills and comprised about one-half of the total population of artists.

Part IV explores how the development of Modernism worked to marginalize the works of women artists from 1900 - 1970. In the final part, the positive effects of feminism for women artists in the United States and internationally, are examined.

The fifth edition has been revised to incorporate current scholarship, supplying students with a wealth of new insights with regard to factual data and interpretive strategies. Suggested readings at the end of each chapter provide easy access to the expanded scholarly literature.

Featuring more than 110 images, in color, numerous excerpts from primary sources, a glossary, and curated list of readings, Women Artists in History from Antiquity to the Present is ideal for introductory courses in art history, women's studies, and gender studies.

A Statement from the Author in Recognition and Celebration of Women's History Month 2025

"Recognizing the contributions of women to all aspects of visual culture is an ideal method to celebrate Women's History Month. The book includes a selection of outstanding women creators from all epochs of Western history since the Middle Ages. Representations and important patrons are also addressed. Women Artists in History from Antiquity to the Present is a comprehensive overview of the rich scholarly discourse of the past 50 years."

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ISBN 13	9781516578337
ISBN 10	1516578333
Title	Women Artists in History from Antiquity to the Present
Author	Wendy Slatkin
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Cognella Academic Publishing
Year published	2019-10-15
Number of pages	360
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.