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I Know What I Am

The Life and Times of Artemisia Gentileschi
By Gina Siciliano
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I Know What I Am tells the compelling story of Artemisia Gentileschi, Italy's greatest female painter of the 17th century. Set amid the vibrant cities of Rome, Florence, Naples, and Venice, this graphic novel explores her bold journey through a male-dominated art world. It presents Artemisia not only as a pioneering artist but also as a single mother and a survivor of sexual assault, capturing her resilience and brilliance in a richly feminist portrait.
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Format: Hardback
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This graphic novel will resonate with readers interested in art history, feminist narratives, and biographical stories. It is well suited for fans of historical and graphic novels that celebrate overlooked figures and social justice themes.

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A compelling graphic biography of a pioneering woman painter in 17th century Rome.

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Michelangelo, Velázquez, Rubens, Rembrandt— all larger-than-life Renaissance figures celebrated for their mastery of their art. But often overlooked in this pantheon of Old Masters is Artemisia Gentileschi— Italy's greatest female painter.

In her debut graphic novel, Gina Siciliano brings to life the tumultuous 17th-century cities of Rome, Florence, Naples, and Venice, where the fearless Artemisia braved the male-dominated sphere of painting to become a groundbreaking artist.

I Know What I Am paints a complex, feminist portrait of Artemisia as a single mother, a sexual assault survivor, and a pioneering practitioner of her craft.

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I Know What I Am has been praised as an extraordinary debut, featuring beautiful artwork and a detailed feminist perspective on Artemisia Gentileschi. "The Guardian" calls it a beautifully drawn portrait of the Italian baroque painter, while "Black Nerd Problems" highlights its enduring, nuanced portrayal of Artemisia as a master artist, survivor, and trailblazer.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781683962113

Publisher: Fantagraphics

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 September 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Fantagraphics

Illustration: 232 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 196.0mm

Height: 298.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 232

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About the Author

GINA SICILIANO is an artist and musician living in Seattle, Washington. She graduated from Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Oregon, in 2007.

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