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"Over five years (2005-2010), Kristine Potter traveled an hour north to West Point from her New York City home seeking male cadets willing to step away from their rigorous physical and academic training to sit for her."--Page [3].

"A unique, panoramic look at women's history in the United States through the lens of ordinary objects from, by, and for . . . women. Featuring more than 280 artifacts from 16 Smithsonian museums and archives, and more than 135 essays from 95 Smithsonian authors, this book tells women's history as only the Smithsonian can"--Provided by.

Only one monster can actually keep the science fair trophy, but in order to win the prize the Mighty Mighty Monsters must put aside individual competition and create a winning team.

Paris was the epicenter of art during the latter half of the nineteenth century, luring artists from around the world with its academies, museums, salons, and galleries. Despite the city's cosmopolitanism and its cultural stature, Parisian society remained strikingly conservative, particularly with respect to gender. Nonetheless, many women painters chose to work and study in Paris at this time, overcoming immense obstacles to access the city's resources.

Chronicles the life and work of African American artist Henry Taylor, offering a survey of over 200 of his portraits and street scenes and offering criticism on their meaning and importance in society.