Beschreibung:
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.
Contents: Introduction: reader's guide to the anthology: purpose and scope; Interpreting the life stories of early modern women artists; The forerunners: life stories of ancient and medieval women artists; The life stories of early modern women artists (1550-1800); Appendix; Bibliography; Index.