Mancoff, Debra N.

Explores the role of female beauty in the history of world art, from 1785 to 1988, through an examination of twelve iconic works, looking at each in the context of its culture, time, aesthetic appeal, and artistic influence, and including discussion of related themes.

Explores the role of female beauty in the history of world art, from c. 25,000-22,000 BC to the early eighteenth century, through an examination of eleven iconic works, looking at each in the context of its culture, time, aesthetic appeal, and artistic influence, and including discussion of related themes.

This selection offers readers a gorgeous introduction to the most important artists of the United States of America.

Uses the paintings, prints, and pastels created by Mary Cassatt to profile the solitary, social, public, and intimate worlds of the women in her family and social circle.

Explores the role of female beauty in the history of world art through a chronological examination of twenty-two iconic works, looking at each in the context of its culture, time, aesthetic appeal, and artistic influence, and including discussion of related themes.