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Who were the great women artists from history? Come on a tour of some of the paintings painted by women in the National Gallery collection, including Elisabe...
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- The National Gallery
Bridget Quinn, author of Broad Strokes: 15 Women Who Made Art and Made History (in That Order), aims to provide a short corrective to this lamentable fact, discussing several artists...
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- Saint Louis Art Museum
Take a break and explore the history of women artists in Europe in the NGV Collection from the 1600s to the eighteenth century with Assistant Curator of Coll...
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- NGV Melbourne
The gender gap in art history . In a collection of over 2,300 paintings spanning the 13th to early 20th century, why are there so few, 27 to be precise, by women? We explore the representation of women in the collection; the artists, the patrons, and the women who inspired our paintings.
- Sofonisba Anguissola (1532-1625): Breaking Free from the Shadows. Sofonisba Anguissola was one of the first Italian Renaissance female artists who broke free from the shadows of the male-dominated art world and achieved international acclaim.
- Lavinia Fontana (1552-1614): Defying Expectations and Creating Her Own Path. Lavinia Fontana was a groundbreaking artist who overcame numerous obstacles to become one of the most successful and celebrated painters of her time.
- Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1656): Overcoming Trauma and Social Patriarchy. Artemisia Gentileschi was a trailblazing Italian Baroque painter who defied social patriarchy and overcame trauma to create powerful works of art.
- Berthe Morisot (1841-1895): Breaking Barriers in the Impressionist Movement. Berthe Morisot was a trailblazing French painter and a member of the Impressionist movement, one of the few women to achieve success in the male-dominated art world of the 19th century.
Jan 26, 2024 · “Famous Paintings of Women: Masterpieces Through Time” explores some of the most iconic and celebrated female portraits, offering insights into how these representations have evolved across different eras and art movements.
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We will celebrate these remarkable women in our journey through the 20 most famous female painters and look at the most celebrated women painters in art history. 1. Frida Kahlo
