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The Story of Art without Men

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The Story of Art without Men by Katy Hessel redefines art history by celebrating the significant contributions of female artists throughout the centuries. It challenges traditional art narratives by highlighting overlooked talents and their groundbreaking works, offering a fresh perspective on the world of art. This enlightening book invites readers to discover the impact of women in shaping art history.
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You might enjoy this book if you're keen on exploring art history through a fresh and inclusive perspective, shining a spotlight on influential yet often overlooked female artists. This book may appeal to those interested in discovering the groundbreaking contributions of women to the arts, offering a richly illustrated and engaging narrative that challenges traditional art history narratives.

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"I am so thrilled this book exists" - Elizabeth Day

“Brilliantly readable ... outraged and celebratory, it's chock-full of female trail-blazers” - Jennifer Higgie, The Mirror and the Palette

The Story of Art without Men reveals the history of art as it's never been told before, brought to you by the creator of @thegreatwomenartists.

How many women artists do you know? Who shapes art history? Did women even work as artists before the twentieth century? And what is the Baroque anyway?

Discover the glittering Sofonisba Anguissola of the Renaissance, the radical work of Harriet Powers in nineteenth-century USA, and the artist who truly invented the Readymade. Explore the Dutch Golden Age, the astonishing work of post-war artists in Latin America, and the women artists defining art in the 2020s.

Have your perception of art history overturned and your eyes opened to many art forms often overlooked or dismissed. From the Cornish coast to Manhattan, Nigeria to Japan, this is the history of art as it's never been told before.

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The Story of Art without Men by Katy Hessel receives praise for its insightful and necessary re-evaluation of art history, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of female artists. Reviewers commend Hessel's accessible and enthusiastic writing, noting the book as an empowering, perspective-shifting revision that brings new light to the art world. It's hailed as a vital and urgently needed corrective, with beautifully illustrated accounts that will delight both new readers and seasoned art enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529151145

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hutchinson Heinemann

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 163.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 1250g

Pages: 512

About the Author

Katy Hessel is an art historian and the author of The Story of Art without Men, the international bestseller and Waterstones Book of the Year 2022. She runs @thegreatwomenartists on Instagram, hosts The Great Women Artists Podcast, interviewing artists such as Tracey Emin and Marina Abramovic. Hessel is a Honorary Fellow at Cambridge University and a Trustee of Charleston. In 2024, she launched Museums Without Men, an audio series highlighting works by women artists in museum collections worldwide, such as The Met and Tate Britain.

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