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Great Woman Artists
Great Woman Artists
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"Real change is underway, and today you can name a number of top-notch female artists. However, women are only just beginning." - The New Yorker
Five centuries of fascinating female creativity presented in more than 400 captivating works of art and one comprehensive volume.
Great Women Artists is the largest illustrated book on women artists ever published, reflecting an era in which women's art is more central than ever. In museums, galleries and on the art market, previously overlooked female artists, past and present, are now gaining recognition and appreciation. More than 400 artists from more than 50 countries and from 500 years of art history are presented here with a key work and a short text. This essential volume reveals a parallel but equally compelling history of art for a time that championed a greater diversity of voices.
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PHAIDON: HOME OF THE VISUAL ARTS
Phaidon is the world's leading publisher of creative arts. They work with the world's most influential authors to produce innovative books on art, photography, design, architecture, fashion, food and travel, and illustrated books for children. Phaidon looks back on a long and successful history as an art book publisher with over 1,500 printed titles. In 2023 Phaedo will celebrate its 100th anniversary.
About the author
Introductory essay by Rebecca Morrill
Artist Texts by James Cahill, Louisa Elderton, Elizabeth Fullerton, Orit Gat, Ferren Gipson, PL Henderson, Katy Hessel, Catalina Imizcoz, Louisa Lee, Henry Little, Helen Luckett, Kathleen Madden, Henry Martin, Tom Melick, Rebecca Morrill, Yates Norton, Cleo Roberts, Matthew Price, Gabrielle Schwartz, Robert Shane, Mitch Speed, David Trigg, Ellen Mara De Wachter
product details
Format: Hardcover
Size: 290 × 250 mm (11 3/8 × 9 7/8 in)
Pages: 464 pages
Illustrations: 420 illustrations
ISBN: 9780714878775
Language: English
delivery time
6-8 business days