The Short Story of Women Artists: A Pocket Guide
Pocket Guide: The Short Story of Women Artists is an illustrated overview of women’s contributions to art history, from campaigns for parity and participation in major movements to artists later rediscovered and reassessed. Its concise format is suited to readers seeking a broad introduction rather than a specialist reference.
At a glance
- Covers breakthroughs in women’s pursuit of parity with male artists and contributions to established artistic movements.
- Includes artists described as forgotten or obscured and now being rediscovered and reassessed.
- The publisher describes the book as accessible, concise and richly illustrated.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers a broad introduction connecting artists, periods and styles in a single volume.
- The 224-page length gives more room for historical context than a short list of artist profiles.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Laurence King Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 21 Sept. 2020 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1786276550 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1786276551 |
| Dimensions | 15.49 x 2.16 x 21.59 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 540 g |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers beginning to explore women’s art history and artistic movements.
- Anyone looking for an illustrated overview of connections between artists, periods and styles.
- A gift for someone interested in art history and women artists.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking an exhaustive academic reference or detailed coverage of every individual artist. The listing presents this as a concise overview.
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The supplied rating information is strongly positive, with most ratings in the five-star category and the remainder in the four-star category. Ratings alone do not explain what readers liked, so they cannot confirm particular strengths. The book’s stated illustrated, concise overview may suit buyers after a broad introduction, while readers wanting detailed specialist coverage should consider its 224-page length and introductory scope.
Frequently asked questions
What does the book cover?
The listing describes a history of women artists, including their contributions to artistic movements, efforts towards parity and artists who have been rediscovered.
Is it illustrated?
The publisher describes it as richly illustrated.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 224 pages.
Who is the book suited to?
Its concise, broad approach is suited to readers seeking an introduction to women artists and connections across art history.
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