Great Women Artists

"Real changes are upon us, and today we can name a number of world-class female artists. However, women are just getting started." - The New Yorker

Five centuries of fascinating female creativity presented in more than 400 compelling works of art and one comprehensive volume The largest fully illustrated book by women artists ever published, Great Women Artists reflects an era when art created by women matters more that never. In museums, galleries and the art market, previously overlooked female artists of the past and present are now gaining recognition and value. Featuring more than 400 artists from more than 50 countries and spanning 500 years of creativity, each artist is represented here by a key artwork and short text.