women artists

Introduces twelve women artists, including Faith Ringgold, Mary Cassatt, Frida Kahlo, and Grandma Moses, each with a short biography, a full-page color plate, a description of the image, and a set of discussion questions.

Studies the contributions female artists have made to Western art throughout history, and discusses the historical factors that prevented them from being accepted by society.

Text and illustrations describe the samplers, paintings, quilts, needle pictures, and other handiwork of 18th and 19th century American women.

Examines the vernacular architecture and decoration of African mud dwellings.

Details the contributions of women artists to the history of visual arts with works from such mediums as painting, sculpture, and photography illustrating the work.

Beatrix Potter joins with her four-legged friends in solving the mystery of who killed local shepherd Ben Hornby, and finding the heartless humans who broke up a badger family.

Author Beatrix Potter purchases Hill Top Farm in the Lake District hamlet of Near Sawrey in 1905 where she plans to recover from the death of her fiance and work on her books for children, but she and her many animal friends soon become caught up in the domestic joys and mysteries of the small town.

Narrative profiles of five notable women artists who influenced the art of the American West.