Women in Art: 50 Fearless Creatives Who Inspired the World (Women in Science)

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A collection of charmingly illustrated and inspiring profiles of fifty pioneering female artists, from the eleventh century to today—by the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science

“A beautifully illustrated, fact-filled breath of fresh air! Countless women have been left out of art history, but thanks to gorgeous books like this, future generations will begin to know their stories.”—Danielle Krysa, founder of The Jealous Curator

Women make masterpieces! Through fifty fascinating profiles, Women in Art highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women in the arts—from well-known figures like painters Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keefe, to lesser-known names like nineteenth-century African American quilter Harriet Powers and Hopi-Tewa ceramic artist Nampeyo. 
 
Covering a wide array of artistic mediums, Women in Art also contains infographics about artistic movements throughout history, statistics about women’s representation in museums, and notable works by women. This fascinating bookcelebrates the success of the bold female creators who inspired the world and paved the way for the next generation of artists.

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An illustrated prehistoric tour of Earth’s animals spanning 4.5 billion years. This enlightening puzzle from author and artist Rachel Ignotofsky celebrates fifteen pioneering female artists in colorful detail. 100 empowering postcards featuring portraits of 50 diverse, pioneering female artists. An illustrated tour of the planet exploring ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of water. It’s a scientific fact: Women rock! Illustrated profiles of 50 pioneering female scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and more. Women for the win! Illustrated profiles of 50 pioneering female athletes.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ten Speed Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 10, 2019
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399580433
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399580437
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.31 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 years and up
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.76 x 0.63 x 9.25 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Women in Science
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 – 6
Best Sellers Rank: #32,954 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #7 in Teen & Young Adult Women Biographies #71 in Women in History #171 in Sociology Reference
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