It’s impossible not to be inspired by the work of these women artists, and hopefully learning about their contributions will ensure a new generation of artists.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. Painter Alma Thomas, famous for her abstract paintings of earth and space, was the first African American woman to hold a solo show at the Whitney Museum in New York, and photographer Lola Alvarez Bravo, who worked as a professional photographer from the 1930s to the 1980s in Mexico, captured dramatic moments of light and shadow but also pictures which demonstrated the playfulness and heart of her country.Īs with her previous volumes Women in Science and Women in Sport, Ignotofsky has created an appealing, meaningful and well-researched book, perfectly pitched for older primary aged children. Therefore, it’s a delight to learn about 50 women artists – some we may have heard of, and many that we may not have.įor instance, nineteenth century fashion designer Jeanne Paquin, who rose to fame in a male dominated industry, was one of the first designers to start making comfortable clothes for women. Yet, throughout history, women have often been excluded from the story of art and have fought racism, sexism and classism to have their work recognised. Art is powerful, whether it’s used in advertising, portraiture, politics, fashion, war or music.
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