The struggles and achievements of forty-six notable women artists of the early modern period, as documented by their contemporaries, are uniquely brought together in this anthology. Many of the life stories are presented here for the first time in English translation. Each life story is preceded by a brief introduction to the artist as well as to her biographer; the texts are annotated to provide necessary clarification.
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The struggles and achievements of forty-six notable women artists of the early modern period, as documented by their contemporaries, are uniquely brought together in this anthology. Many of the life stories are presented here for the first time in English translation. Each life story is preceded by a brief introduction to the artist as well as to her biographer; the texts are annotated to provide necessary clarification.
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