Great Women Painters

by Rebecca Morrill (Editor), Simon Hunegs (Editor), Maia Murphy (Editor)

A sumptuous survey of over 300 women painters and their work spanning almost five centuries

Great Women Painters is a groundbreaking book that reveals a richer and more varied telling of the story of painting. Featuring more than 300 artists from around the world, it includes both well-known women painters from history and today's most exciting rising stars.

Covering nearly 500 years of skill and innovation, this survey continues Phaidon's celebrated The Art Book series and reveals and champions a more diverse history of art, showcasing recently discovered and newly appreciated work and artists throughout its more than 300 pages and images.

Artists featured include: Hilma af Klint, Eileen Agar, Sofonisba Anguissola, Cecily Brown, Leonora Carrington, Mary Cassatt, Elaine de Kooning, Marlene Dumas, Nicole Eisenman, Jadé Fadojutimi, Helen Frankenthaler, Artemisia Gentileschi, Maggi Hambling, Carmen Herrera, Gwen John, Frida Kahlo, Tamara de Lempicka, Agnes Martin, Joan Mitchell, Alice Neel, Plautilla Nelli, Georgia O'Keeffe, Paula Rego, Bridget Riley, Jenny Saville, Dana Schutz, Lee Krasner, Yayoi Kusama

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Womens, History, Feminism, Art History

348 pages, Hardcover

Published October 6, 2022

Reviews

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book, like the previous Phaidon book I read is beautifully done. It covers women painters, from ancient times until present day. Each entry has a full sized photo of the painting along with information about the subject as well as the artist. This book would be a great coffee table book for anyone!

[Sigrun Hodne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good but not great - would have chosen different works of art and selected some different artists; but it is of course the privilege of the editor to choose… 🙂

[Tracee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Packed with talent start to finish. Large format with each page dedicated to a different piece with only a few questionable selections. Delighted to see one of Emily Carr’s paintings included.