A to Z of American Women in the Visual Arts (Facts on File Library of American History)

Some 130 American women artists from the 18th century to the present are profiled, with each entry presenting basic biographical information and a description of the artist's achievements and contributions. About 50 b&w photos of artists are included, and there are a few additional photos depicting artwork. Indexes list women by artistic genre and decade of birth. Kort is a freelance writer with a BA in comparative literature; Sonneborn is the author or coauthor of 20 nonfiction books for adults and children. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Contents......Page 6 Acknowledgments......Page 8 Authors' Note......Page 10 Introduction......Page 12 A......Page 16 B......Page 29 C......Page 54 D......Page 66 E......Page 73 F......Page 78 G......Page 93 H......Page 105 I......Page 121 J......Page 124 K......Page 128 L......Page 142 M......Page 156 N......Page 175 O......Page 184 P......Page 187 R......Page 198 S......Page 204 T......Page 225 U......Page 233 V......Page 235 W......Page 240 Z......Page 248 Recommended Sources on American Women in the Visual Arts......Page 250 Entries by Medium......Page 254 Entries by Artistic Style......Page 257 Entries by Year of Birth......Page 259 Index......Page 262 Contains alphabetically arranged entries that explore the lives of over 130 American women who have had an impact on the field of visual arts; and includes a general bibliography, index, and photographs Offers alphabetically arranged profiles of one hundred thirty female artists, including photographers, painters, architects, sculptors, and printmakers.