Women Painters of the World : From the Time of Caterina Vigri, 1413-1463, to Rosa Bonheur and the Present Day

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sparrow, Walter Shaw, 1862-1940

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Women Painters of the World" by Walter Shaw Sparrow is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to document the contributions of women artists in painting throughout history, from the time of Caterina Vigri in the 15th century up to contemporary figures like Rosa Bonheur. It delves into the lives, styles, and works of various female painters across different cultures and time periods, showcasing their artistic achievements in a male-dominated field. The opening portion of the book sets a reflective tone, discussing the nature of genius and its connection to gender. Sparrow argues for the invaluable contributions of women artists, emphasizing the unique qualities they bring to the art world, such as emotional depth and maternal insight. He mentions early female painters, including Caterina Vigri, and outlines the historical context that shaped women's roles in art, pointing out the gradual evolution of their opportunities and recognition. This preface encapsulates the book's intent to celebrate and acknowledge the significance of women in the history of painting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Women painters in Italy since the fifteenth century / Walter Shaw Sparrow

Early British women painters / Walter Shaw Sparrow

Modern British women painters / Ralph Peacock

Women painters in the United States of America / Walter Shaw Sparrow

Of women painters in France / Léonce Bénédite, translated into English by Edgar Preston

Women painters in Belgium and in Holland / N. Jany, translated into English by Edgar Preston

Women painters in Germany and Austria, in Russia, Switzerland and Spain / Wilhelm Schölermann, translated into English by Wilfrid Sparroy

Some Finnish women painters / Helena Westermarck.

Credits:

E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau, Matthew Wheaton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_Painters_of_the_World

Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-03-23