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Period: 476 BCE to
Women in Art from middle ages till now
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Period: 476 to 1492
middle ages
A period marked by feudalism, the spread of Christianity, the rise of kingdoms, and frequent conflicts, from the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the Renaissance. -
Period: 1300 to
The renaissance
An era of renewed interest in classical learning, art, science, and humanism, beginning in Italy and spreading across Europe, which lead to many cultural and intellectual transformations. -
1413
Saint Catherine of Bologna
Italian nun and artist. "Madonna of the peach" a painting that shows the Madonna and Child in a intimate setting.The Madonna is portrayed holding the infant while the child reaches out for a peach, symbolizing sweetness, and the bounty of nature.The peach can represent various themes, the sweetness of divine grace. The painting reflects her devotion to religion and her artistic talent. The Madonna's displays maternal warmth and grace.The painting also reflects the importance of faith and family. -
1532
Sofanisba Anguissola
She was an Italian painter born around 1532 in Cremona Italy. She is known for her portraits. Trained by Bernardino Campi a prominent painter of the time. One of her famous works is "The Chess Game”. This painting shows a group of young women playing chess, displaying Anguissola's skill in capturing natural poses and expressions. The physical aspect displays the women in the painting as graceful, intellectual, and refined with their clothing and hairstyles. And reflects the time frame well. -
Artemisia Gentileschi: Susanna e i Vecchioni
Artemisia Gentileschi was an Italian Baroque painter known for her powerful depictions of female characters from mythology, history, and biblical narratives. This painting is a powerful interpretation of the biblical story of Susanna. Susanna is depicted as a young woman bathing in a garden. Two elderly men in the background, watching her. The contrast between her vulnerability and the elders' gaze creates a tense scene. Portrayal of Susanna is notable for realism and emotional depth -
Clara Peeters: Still Life with Flowers, Goblet, Dried Fruit, and Pretzels
Clara Peeters was a Flemish Baroque painter known for her still life paintings, particularly of food, flowers, and table settings. The painting is a beautifully executed still life painting showing her ability to capture textures reflections and details with precision. Notable for its arrangement of objects and the artist's attention to realism. She skillfully uses light and shadow to create a sense dimensionality. -
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17th Century
The Scientific Revolution, major political upheavals like the English Civil War, and the expansion of European colonial empires. -
Giovanna Garzoni (1600-1670)
Giovanna Garzoni was an Italian painter known for her still life paintings, featuring fruits, vegetables, and flowers. She was also a miniaturist and botanical illustrator. Her works were highly detailed and often commissioned by important patrons, including members of the Medici family. One of her notable works is "Still Life with Bowl of Citrons"(. 1640). features a bowl of citrons, showing her attention to detail and her ability to capture the textures and colors of the fruit. -
Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717)
Maria Sibylla Merian was a German naturalist and scientific illustrator who made significant contributions to the study of entomology and botany. She is known for her detailed illustrations of plants and insects that were both scientifically accurate and artistically beautiful. She traveled to south America and created Like the “Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium" (1705). This work is a collection of plates depicting the life cycles of various insects in Suriname, with beautiful color. -
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The 18th century
The Age of Enlightenment, this century saw significant advances in philosophy, science, and political thought, culminating in revolutions in America and France. -
Angelica Kauffman (1741-1807)
Angelica Kauffman was a Swiss Neoclassical painter known for her historical and mythological paintings, as well as her portraits. She was one of the founding members of the Royal Academy of Arts in London. She moved to England in 1766, where she became a central figure in the artistic community. Kauffman's works have been celebrated for their elegance, clarity, and refined composition. One of her works is, "Cornelia, Mother of the Gracchi" (1785). Exemplifies Kauffman's Neoclassical style. -
Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (1755-1842)
Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun was a French portrait painter who was successful during her lifetime. She was known for her portraits of European royalty, including Marie Antoinette. Her style combined Rococo elegance with Neoclassical clarity, and she was one of the few women admitted to the French Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture. She showed artistic talent from a young age. One of her is "Marie Antoinette and Her Children"(1787). This portrait of Marie Antoinette with her children. -
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the 19th century
The Industrial Revolution, the rise of nationalism, and significant social, economic, and political changes, leading to the modern nation-state system. -
Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899)
Rosa Bonheur was a French artist known for her paintings of animals, particularly horses. She was born in Bordeaux, France, and from an early age, she had a strong passion for animals and the natural world. She had formal training and began exhibiting her works at a young age. Breaking barriers as a female artist. One of Rosa Bonheur's most famous paintings is "The Horse Fair" (1852-1855), a monumental work that captures the energy and movement of horses in a bustling fair setting. -
Camille Claudel (1864-1943)
Camille Claudel was a French sculptor born in France. Camille showed early talent in sculpting, and her family recognized this talent, supporting her artistic ambitions. At 17, she moved to Paris for an art education at the Académie Colarossi. She met Auguste Rodin and became his student and lover. This influenced her style, and she started gaining recognition for her expressive sculptures. “The Waltz" (1893) depicts a couple in a graceful dance capturing movement and emotion in stone. -
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the 20th century Europe
Two World Wars, the Cold War, the rise and fall of totalitarian regimes, and significant social and technological progress. -
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the 20th Century America
Economic growth, cultural influence, civil rights movements, and becoming a superpower after World War II. -
Käthe Kollwitz (1867-1945) (Europe)
Käthe Kollwitz was a German artist renowned for her powerful and emotional works that often depicted the struggles of the working class and the impacts of war. She studied at the Berlin School of Art and later in Munich. Kollwitz's art is characterized by its deep empathy and social consciousness. One of her most famous series is "The Mothers" (1919), part of her "War" series, the etching shows a group of women clutching their children, showing the desperation of those left behind by the war. -
Tamara de Lempicka (1898-1980) (Europe)
Tamara de Lempicka was a Polish painter known for her Art Deco style and portraits of high society. she developed her style characterized by bold colors, sharp lines, and a blend of cubism and neoclassicism. Capturing the opulence and modernity of the 1920s and 1930s. One of her most prominent paintings is "Auto portrait (Tamara in a Green Bugatti)" 1929. This is one of her most iconic paintings. It features herself, and epitomizes the sleek, modern aesthetic of the Art Deco movement. -
Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986) (America)
Georgia O'Keeffe was a pioneering American modernist artist which often featured close-up views of flowers, New York skyscrapers, and New Mexico landscapes. She received formal training at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Art Students League in New York. Her time in New Mexico had a profound impact on her work. One of her most prominent artworks is "Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 3” (1936) The painting is one of her most famous paintings, with amazing detail and color. -
Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011)(America)
Helen Frankenthaler was an influential American abstract expressionist painter and a key figure in the development of Color Field painting. She studied at the Dalton School under Rufino Tamayo and later at Bennington College. She is best known for her innovative "soak-stain" technique. One of her prominent artworks is “Mountains and Sea" (1952) This is one of her most famous works, displaying her soak-stain technique. The painting's sense of spontaneity had a profound impact on the art world. -
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the 21st century
A period marked by rapid technological advancements, globalization, and social, economic, and environmental challenges and transformations. -
Julie Mehretu (born 1970)
Julie Mehretu is a contemporary artist known for her large-scale abstract paintings that combine architectural drawings, maps, and other imagery to create complex, multilayered compositions. Her work explores themes of globalization, migration, and the built environment. Her paintings often convey a sense of movement and chaos, reflecting the complexity of the modern world. "Stadia II" (2004). This large painting suggests the convergence of different cultures and histories. -
Kara Walker (born 1969)
Kara Walker, known for exploration of race gender, sexuality, and violence through powerful visual narratives. She is best known for her large silhouette installations, which often depict disturbing scenes from American history. Her work challenges viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about slavery and racial discrimination in the USA. "A Subtlety, or the Marvelous Sugar Baby" (2014) created in the Domino Sugar Factory in Brooklyn, featured a massive figure highlighted themes of exploitation