This richly detailed and comprehensive survey of 50 influential women artists over a period of 500 years clearly illustrates the remarkable artistic contributions of women throughout history.

From the Renaissance to the Post-Modern era, 50 Women Artists You Should Know details the vast contributions to the art world made by women. Early Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi, 17th century illustrator Maria Sibylla Merian, Impressionists Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot, modern icons such as Frida Kahlo, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Louise Bourgeois — the female artists profiled in this book are chronologically arranged in double-page spreads.

50 Women Artists You Should Know provides a timeline highlighting significant events in each artist's life as well as a succinct biography and information outlining her accomplishments and influence. Additional resources for further study of the artists are also provided. Brilliant, full-color reproductions of each artist's works make this book a pleasure to peruse.

Authors — Christiane Weidemann, Petra Larass, and Melanie Klier.

Paperback. 176 pages. 7¾" × 9½" (20 cm × 24 cm).