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Great Women Painters

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Great Women Painters by Phaidon Editors highlights the significant contributions of female artists throughout history, showcasing their diverse styles and artistic achievements. This visually rich book profiles nearly 400 women painters from various eras and countries, celebrating their influence and recognising their talents in the art world. It's a compelling exploration of the often overlooked roles women have played in shaping the course of art history.
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in exploring the significant yet often overlooked contributions of women in the art world. Offering a rich collection of stunning artwork and insightful commentary, it celebrates the talent and creativity of female painters throughout history, perfect for art enthusiasts looking to broaden their understanding and appreciation of diverse artistic achievements.

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Great Women Painters

A sumptuous survey of over 300 women painters and their work spanning almost five centuries

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A sumptuous survey of over 300 women painters and their work spanning almost five centuries.

Great Women Painters is a groundbreaking book that reveals a richer and more varied telling of the story of painting. Featuring more than 300 artists from around the world, it includes both well-known women painters from history and today's most exciting rising stars.

Covering nearly 500 years of skill and innovation, this survey continues Phaidon's celebrated The Art Book series and reveals and champions a more diverse history of art, showcasing recently discovered and newly appreciated work and artists throughout its more than 300 pages and images.

Artists featured include: Hilma af Klint, Eileen Agar, Sofonisba Anguissola, Cecily Brown, Leonora Carrington, Mary Cassatt, Elaine de Kooning, Marlene Dumas, Nicole Eisenman, Jade Fadojutimi, Helen Frankenthaler, Artemisia Gentileschi, Maggi Hambling, Carmen Herrera, Gwen John, Frida Kahlo, Tamara de Lempicka, Agnes Martin, Joan Mitchell, Alice Neel, Plautilla Nelli, Georgia O'Keeffe, Paula Rego, Bridget Riley, Jenny Saville, Dana Schutz, Lee Krasner, Yayoi Kusama.

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Great Women Painters has been praised for offering a comprehensive and inspiring look into the contributions of female artists throughout history. Reviewers highlight its role as a groundbreaking work that sparks further study and creativity, with its diverse and in-depth exploration of women's achievements in painting. The book is considered a valuable addition to art history collections, lauded for its ability to kindle inspiration and creative endeavour.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838663285

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Alison M Gingeras
  • Introduction by Alison M Gingeras

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 2462g

Pages: 348

About the Author

Phaidon Editors

Alison M. Gingeras is a curator and writer based in New York and Warsaw. She has served as curator at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; Centre Pompidou, Paris; and Palazzo Grassi, Venice. Gingeras currently serves as an adjunct curator at Dallas Contemporary and a guest curator at Museum of Contemporary Art in Miami as well as the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw, in addition to working independently.

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