These women were very important in their lives and they wanted it to show in their paintings. It is important to recognize the way women's roles have changed from a historical and cultural background to the present, Atherly said. Hopefully, people will see the exhibit and it will promote dialogue of how women were portrayed in art. In addition to the art exhibit, which will be on display until Jan. 4., the museum will be sponsoring several other events to highlight the topic of women in art. This will include lectures and workshops given by retired Hunterian director Christopher Allan and art historian Amy Namowitz Worthen.
All events are free to the public.
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