The Artist Was a Woman

The Artist Was a Woman 1988 Released

Directed by Suzanne Bauman

Documentary · 59 min

 

The Artist Was a Woman 1988 Released

Directed by Suzanne Bauman

Documentary · 59 min

 

The history of Western art has few examples of great women artists. This documentary uncovers the works of some gifted women, while exploring why talent such as theirs was overlooked. We learn that women were denied admission to art school, or if admitted, not allowed to study the human figure. Also, male art historians did not take their work seriously, denying them the recognition they deserved. Rosa Bonheur, Mary Cassatt... see more
PBS,

The history of Western art has few examples of great women artists. This documentary uncovers the works of some gifted women, while exploring why talent such as theirs was overlooked. We learn that women were denied admission to art school, or if admitted, not allowed to study the human figure. Also, male art historians did not take their work seriously, denying them the recognition they deserved. Rosa Bonheur, Mary Cassatt... see more
PBS,
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N/A min
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Apr 13, 1988
COUNTRY
US
LANGUAGE
EN
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