400 female artists

This book is the most comprehensive and illustrated ever published on women artists. 400 Women Artists reflects a time when art made by women is more important than ever. In museums, galleries and on the art market, the artists of yesterday and today, hitherto neglected, are finally recognized and appreciated at their fair value. Presenting more than 400 artists, each through one of their key works and a short text, this essential volume reveals a parallel, but equally fascinating history of art over a period characterized by an immense diversity of expressions. - “Real changes await us and today we can draw up a long list of leading female artists. However, this is only the beginning for women. – The New Yorker Find the famous female artists of yesterday and today: Artemisia Gentileschi, Mary Cassatt, Georgia O'Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, Agnès Martin, Louise Bourgeois, Yayoi Kusama, Cindy Sherman and many more - Discover the fascinating stories of these lesser-known women artists and their works - Expertly crafted, with fascinating and accessible texts about the artists and the works of art - This book is part of the best-selling series of Phaidon, Le Musée de l'art, sold in millions of copies, all languages and all formats - An essential reference work for students, curators, collectors and artists who want to develop their knowledge of art . This book is also ideal for art lovers in general.