Author : Delia Gaze,Maja Mihajlovic,Leanda Shrimpton
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 792 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Women artists
ISBN : 1884964214
Dictionary of Women Artists: Introductory surveys ; Artists, A-I by Delia Gaze,Maja Mihajlovic,Leanda Shrimpton Pdf
Contains substantial entries on 600 fine artists born before 1945. The emphasis is historical, focusing on the Western tradition of painting and sculpture, and exploring the problems women encountered in trying to obtain adequate training and professional recognition. Introductory essays examine training opportunities, the changing conditions of work for women since the medieval period, the contribution of women to the applied arts, and training and professionalism in 19th and 20th century Europe, Russia, North America and Australasia. Entries include biographical information, a list of principle exhibitions, selected writings, a bibliography, a representative work, and a description of critical reception, professional and artistic development, individual works and philosophies, and the artist's influences, contemporaries and companions. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR