Great Woman Painters

A magnificent overview of more than 300 women painters and their work from almost five centuries.

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

Continuing Phaidon's acclaimed The Art Book series, this overview of nearly 500 years of artistry and innovation unveils and encourages a more diverse art history by showcasing recently discovered and newly appreciated works and artists across 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, Jadé 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