num_pages: 128
description: A collection of charmingly illustrated and inspiring profiles of fifty pioneering female artists from the eleventh century to todayby the New York Times bestselling author of Women in ScienceA 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 CuratorWomen make masterpieces! Through fifty fascinating profiles Women in Art highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women in the artsfrom 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 womens 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.
language: English
title: Women in Art: 50 Fearless Creatives Who Inspired the World
publisher: Ten Speed Press