Women in the fine arts, from the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century A.D.

"WOMEN IN THE FINE ARTS FROM THE SEVENTH CENTURY B.C. TO THE TWENTIETH CENTURY" by Clara Erskine Clement is a journey through more than two thousand years of art history, spotlighting the often-unseen contributions of women. Opening with the author's mission to record forgotten names by directly reaching out to women artists of her time, the book seeks to correct the record, noting the numerous women in the fine arts who have not received proper recognition for their work. From brief glimpses of ancient Greek and Roman women artists to detailed examinations of how shifting cultural norms affected their artmaking, Clement addresses challenges facing women who strived to leave their mark on the world of art, especially before the Renaissance, celebrating their artistic legacy and inspiring future generations of female artists.