Dictionary of Women Artists

Description

This remarkable book profiles some 550 painters, sculptors, photographers, and women in all areas of the arts. Each illustrated entry includes a biography of the artist, a bibliography and a signed interpretive essay by one of 300 contributors from 20 countries. Essays concentrate on the artist's work, discussing specific pieces that exemplify the artist's style and activity while placing her work in an historical context. Introductory surveys focus on training and the changing conditions for women artists since the Middle Ages.

Product Details

Price

$252.00

Publisher

Routledge

Publish Date

July 01, 1997

Pages

1600

Dimensions

9.17 X 4.04 X 11.23 inches | 13.68 pounds

Language

English

Type

Hardcover

EAN/UPC

9781884964213

BISAC Categories:

Reference

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Reviews

"Incomparably rich, monumental, and up to date... the most unqualifiedly comprehensive work yet completed on women artists...this indispensable set belongs on all library reference shelves."
-"Library Journal
"A landmark reference source for the history of women's art. It is essential for art and academic libraries and for most larger public libraries."
-"Booklist/RBB
"Delia Gaze and her collaborators (23 Advisers and 330 Contributors) have done a magnificent job."
-"The Art Book Review Quarterly
"Should be snapped up be every serious art library."
-"Museum Journal
"Clearly written, this reference book is likely to be heavily used....Highly recommended for general readers and undergraduates through faculty."
-"Choice, March 1998

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