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Showcases the life and work of the greatest women painters of Western art--from the fifteenth century to today--by providing cultural and aesthetic discussions, anecdotes, and illustrations that capture the creativity of these extraordinary women.
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This volume provides a pleasant introduction to the history of women artists, of whom 84 are included here. Proceeding chronologically, there is an entry on each artist featuring a brief biography, chronology of her life, and short art historical discussion of a handful of her works. Each work is illustrated in color, most in half-page format. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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