Women in the fine arts, from the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century…
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Waters, Clara Erskine Clement, 1834-1916
English
"WOMEN IN THE FINE ARTS FROM THE SEVENTH CENTURY B.C. TO THE TWENTIETH CENTURY" by Clara Erskine Clement is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book surveys the contributions of women artists throughout history, spanning over two millennia and across multiple cultures. It aims to highlight women's roles and achievements in t...
The opening of the book introduces the author's mission to gather information about women artists by reaching out to them directly, thus establishing a foundation of credibility and thoroughness for her work. Clement mentions that over a thousand women artists have been identified for this study, sharing intriguing fragments of history, such as those of ancient Greek and Roman women artist names and highlighting the cultural shifts that impacted their careers. It also critiques the lack of recorded contributions from women in the arts before the Renaissance, outlining the challenges they faced throughout different eras while paving the way for future generations of female artists. The opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of women's artistic heritage in the following chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Nancy Carter
2 months agoI needed a solid reference and the author demonstrates strong mastery of the topic. I learned so much from this.
Oliver Wilson
3 months agoI didn't expect much, but the style is confident yet approachable. I’d rate this higher if I could.
Thomas Jackson
5 months agoAs someone who reads a lot, the explanations are structured in a clear and logical manner. I will be reading more from tis author.
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Betty Flores
3 months agoI didn’t realize how engaging this would be until the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.