The ladies of art : stories of women in the 16th and 17th centuries

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"This volume spotlights the art and lives of 34 Italian women artists of the 16th and 17th centuries, beginning with Artemisia Gentileschi--the first woman artist to question gender prejudices--and...

"This volume spotlights the art and lives of 34 Italian women artists of the 16th and 17th centuries, beginning with Artemisia Gentileschi--the first woman artist to question gender prejudices--and followed by Sofonisba Anguissola, Lavinia Fontana, Fede Galizia and Marietta Robusti, among others. Presenting more than 130 works, the volume champions the artistic mastery of the painters, tracing their formal accomplishments and progressive visions. The Ladies of Art also chronicles the artists' extraordinary lives, accounting for the tremendous obstacles they faced in a world hostile to women's professional affirmation and recognition. Although these women varied considerably in style, they were united by their commitment--whether explicit or implicit--to challenging prejudices and dismantling restricting clichés through their chosen vehicle of expression."--

"A great deal has been written about sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Italian painting, but the female artists of that period have all too often been overshadowed. The exhibition at Palazzo Reale in Milan and the accompanying catalogue shine a light on these artists and their stories, as well as the role they played in the society of their time, which enabled a number of them to establish their reputations at the great international courts. These extraordinary women, who succeeded in overcoming restrictive social stereotypes, have yet to receive the attention they deserve."--

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