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A collection of charmingly illustrated and inspiring profiles of fifty pioneering female artists, from the eleventh century to today—by the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science

“A beautifully illustrated, fact-filled breath of fresh air! Countless women have been left out of art history, but thanks to gorgeous books like this, future generations will begin to know their stories.”—Danielle Krysa, founder of The Jealous Curator

Women make masterpieces! Through fifty fascinating profiles, Women in Art highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women in the arts—from well-known figures like painters Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keefe, to lesser-known names like nineteenth-century African American quilter Harriet Powers and Hopi-Tewa ceramic artist Nampeyo.

Covering a wide array of artistic mediums, Women in Art also contains infographics about artistic movements throughout history, statistics about women’s representation in museums, and notable works by women. This fascinating bookcelebrates the success of the bold female creators who inspired the world and paved the way for the next generation of artists.

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More from Rachel Ignotofsky:	Explore this book with the youngest readers in mind!	This enlightening puzzle from author and artist Rachel Ignotofsky celebrates fifteen pioneering female artists in colorful detail.	100 empowering postcards featuring portraits of 50 diverse, pioneering female artists.	An illustrated tour of the planet exploring ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of water.	It’s a scientific fact: Women rock! Illustrated profiles of 50 pioneering female scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and more.	Women for the win! Illustrated profiles of 50 pioneering female athletes.

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“It’s eye-opening and awe-inspiring to see how women artists have shaped the world over the centuries. Rachel Ignotofsky splendidly captures that in her phenomenal book Women in Art. From the first page to the last page, I saw icons I’ve loved, like Zaha Hadid and Alma Thomas, and learned more about artists such as Loïs Mailou Jones. This book is a visual treasure for women across all generations.”—Jasmin Hernandez, founder of Gallery Gurls

“With charming illustrations, fun facts, and a comprehensive collection of cool creatives, Rachel Ignotofsky’s Women in Art will inspire, inform, and ignite imagination in the minds of the littles and bigs in your life.”—Justina Blakeny, designer, artist, author, and founder of Jungalow

“Rachel Ignotofsky’s Women in Art is that rare, perfect marriage of medium and message. Fifty true and inspiring stories of artful women, artfully told. Fun to read and to behold, this book is a delightful expression of the fact that, in Ignotofsky’s words, ‘Art is more than just something beautiful— it shapes and reflects our world.’”—Bridget Quinn, author of Broad Strokes: 15 Women Who Made Art and Made History (in That Order)

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Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times bestselling author, illustrator, and designer. Rachel and her work have been featured in many print and online media outlets such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Scientific American, Science Friday, Brain Pickings, and more. She is the author of Women in Science, Women in Sports, Women in Art, I Love Science, and The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth. She is a graduate of Tyler School of Art’s graphic design program.

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Art is more than just pretty—it’s powerful! Everything around us, whether you realize it or not, has been touched by an artist. The building you live in, that billboard on the street, the pattern on your shirt—all started as concepts in an artist’s mind. Many think that our ability to express ourselves creatively is what makes humans special. Both men and women have been creating art since the cave paintings of prehistoric times. Yet throughout history, women have been excluded from the story of humanity’s creative expression. The women in this book had to fight sexism, classism, and racism to have their art be seen, taken seriously, and appreciated. Through their struggle to be seen, their art has made history.

Art informs our culture and either confirms or challenges our expectations of what we consider normal. Throughout history, powerful institutions all over the world have employed artists to make sure their story was told properly. Whether it was royalty spending a fortune during the Renaissance to make sure paintings depicted them perfectly, or major corporations today spending millions of dollars on advertisements to sell their products, art is a tool wielded to get a clear message across to the masses.

What happens when people take the power of art back? Many women in this book have used their talent to tell truths, to talk about injustice, and to bring visibility to the unseen, because that is when new ideas can spread and the world can begin to change for the better.

Art can be used to empower and celebrate heroes. During the height of segregation in America, many artists, including Elizabeth Catlett, were denied entry into universities due to racist policies. But Elizabeth was determined to make art that celebrated black people, and she portrayed them with beauty and strength. Today, her art depicting black leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Harriet Tubman has been shown in museums around the world.

Art exposes truths and tells our shared history. When the Allied invasion of Europe came in 1944, artist Lee Miller was the only female photographer on the front line. She was one of the first photographers to document the horrors of the Holocaust. When many denied that the concentration camps were real, Lee’s photographs forced the world to confront the truth.

Art creates icons and rallying cries. Although Frida Kahlo was not fully appreciated during her lifetime, the legacy of her work is a force of its own. She was rediscovered in the 1970s, decades after her death, and her work has since been shown in major museums all over the world. Through dozens of self-portraits, people saw Frida and her joy, pain, hopes, and fears. They also saw a woman who unapologetically did not conform to Western beauty standards and who proudly celebrated her Mexican heritage. Her paintings have influenced modern fashion, music, and film. Frida has become a rallying cry for feminism.

And, perhaps most important, art can heal. When Maya Lin designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial as a twenty-one-year-old art student, she made a choice to create a new kind of monument. Rather than a traditional flag-emblazoned memorial, Maya designed a simple sloping wall, etched with the names of the fallen. The memorial opened at a time when the country was torn by defeat and divisive politics, but thousands came to mourn, and the wall allowed each visitor to grieve on his or her own terms. Art can be used to create a space that can connect us in our shared humanity.

With each brushstroke, chisel of stone, and line drawn, these women persevered. Today, we celebrate their art and their stories so we can understand how their work has influenced our lives. Art is more than just something beautiful—it shapes and reflects our world.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ten Speed Press; 1st edition (September 10, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399580433
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399580437
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 years and up
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1070L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.76 x 5.08 x 0.37 inches

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Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times Best Selling author and illustrator, based in California. She grew up in New Jersey on a healthy diet of cartoons and pudding. She graduated from Tyler School of Art in 2011.

Rachel works for herself and spends all day and night drawing, writing and learning as much as she can. Rachel is a published author with 10 Speed Press and is always thinking up new ideas. Check out her books The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth, Women In Science, Women in Art, and Women In Sports.

Her work is inspired by history and science. She believes that illustration is a powerful tool that can make learning exciting. She has a passion for taking dense information and making it fun and accessible. Rachel hopes to use her work to spread her message about scientific literacy and feminism.

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Melissa Aimee Rhoades

Cute and informative

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024

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I have a teenage daughter and I bought this because we are both into art. It’s fun to read and interesting to learn more about women in history. (And refreshing!) Entertaining and a fun little read even for adults.

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2022

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I was a little worried to get this based on reviews of font size being too small but I personally do not see the issue. The font size is smaller and I sometimes have vision issues or headaches but this book is completely fine for me to read with no issues. I think all the reviews complaining about the font size are just people who like to complain about everything. Book is colorful, educational, and fun. Got it for a 5 year old for homeschool but I think it is for a little bit older kids, ages 8-10. But my 5 year old still loves it. Will be getting the Women in Science book soon. Perfect book for homeschool and for showing women can do/be anything.

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Diana A

Excellent book

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2023

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It’s so wonderful to read about women in history that impacted the world! I never heard of 90% of these women while in school. I wished they would have this book in classrooms now. It’s short stories but after reading about that woman in that chapter it’s great to look them up on the internet!
Thank you for writing such a great book!

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Inspiring and beautifully illustrated!

Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2019

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I would like to start this review by mentioning that this is our very first book by Rachel Ignotofsky. And it will definitely not be our last. If you buy only one book this year, let this be it. It is full of stories about women of the past that have changed the world in a very unique way through their art. Their biographies are written in an inviting way, with a good balance between facts and story. They encourage and inspire the reader with each page.

Things that caught my eye:
* The book shows women of all different countries, cultures and religions
* The illustrations are gorgeous and really make this book stunning
* Many extra resources and recommendations included in the back
* Would recommend for ages 6- 99
* Makes a great gift/excellent coffee table book!

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Favorite book

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023

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I love the book. I love to read about women who were in the arts way back when. Good book to read to your kids and everyone else.

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I love art 🎨🎭🎭🎨

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2023

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If you have someone in your life who loves art, this a must have book. It is a very easy read. The pictures are brilliant.

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2020

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Got this for my teenage daughter who is super creative and artistic. It’s a nice way for her to see how women have influenced culture and art. She was very thankful when I gave it to her on Christmas. Have not read it myself but from what I skimmed it is very cute. It’s about the size of copier paper and a bit thinner than I anticipated. However good buy for its intended purpose as a gift for an aspiring artist.

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Beautifully Illustrated!

Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2021

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I used this book as a resource for an online class I was teaching about Women Artists...it has some excellent biographical information and covers a wide range of artists, including (not surprisingly) many unfamiliar artists. Was pleased to see Mary Blair and Ruth Asawa included. The illustrations are magnificently done. This would make an excellent addition to any art lover's library or a wonderful gift for a budding artist just learning about artists and their impact on the world.

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Ilona

Beautiful book

Reviewed in France on August 29, 2023

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This is a very lovely book for children to discover new female artists… As well as for adults, too! I personally didn’t know most of them, so I definitely learnt from this book.

The text that comes with each woman who is presented is only one page long, so it’s very short, but it still gives a lot of great information!

The illustrations are stunning.

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Historias apasionantes bien contadas

Reviewed in Spain on April 10, 2023

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Lo compré para mis alumnos, en Inglés y fue un acierto. Las historias son interesantes y la información muy concreta y concisa, bien contada. Visualmente es muy atractivo.

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Sarita

Highly inspiring

Reviewed in India on September 2, 2022

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Well curated content of women in art. Excellent print quality. Beautifully illustrated. Good read for kids and adults.

Karen

Women artists

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2022

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I love Rachel's artwork. This is book is treasure trove of facts and illustrationI look forward to more books in the same style

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Poncho Peña

Excelente

Reviewed in Mexico on July 31, 2020

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Un libro que no se consigue aún en librerías de México, excelente regalo para mi novia, llegó super rápido y en excelentes condiciones.

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