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Illustrated profiles of 50 pioneering feminine artists–from the eleventh century to lately–from the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Technology.

A charmingly illustrated and provoking e book, Women in Art highlights the achievements and tales of 50 awesome ladies within the arts–from well known figures like painters Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keefe, to lesser-recognized names like nineteenth-century African American quilter Harriet Powers and Hopi-Tewa ceramic artist Nampeyo. Overlaying a big selection of creative mediums, this attention-grabbing assortment additionally incorporates infographics approximately creative actions all over historical past, information approximately ladies’s illustration in museums, and awesome works by means of ladies. Women in Artwork celebrates the good fortune of the daring feminine creators who impressed the sector and cleared the path for the following technology of artists.