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Women Artists A to Z

Melanie LaBarge, illustrated by Caroline Corrigan

This alphabet book introduces women artists from varied cultural and racial backgrounds through their themes, media, and techniques. Each spread highlights one artist, or in one case a group, and pairs an alphabetical idea with work such as painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, ink, pottery, or quilting. The featured artists include Mirka Mora, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Elizabeth Catlett, Maria Martinez, Helen Zughaib, and the Gee’s Bend Collective. Brief biographical sketches appear at the end.

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Themes
Art And Creativity · Cultural Heritage · Diversity And Inclusion · History
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
February 11, 2020
ISBN-13
9780593108727
Language
English
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