British Women Artists: From Suffrage to the Sixties
Reflect on the history of modern British art; you'll find few women in the spotlight. Artist Carolyn Trant rectifies this in 'British Women Artists', illuminating the lives and works of overlooked women artists, placing them beside renowned figures like Barbara Hepworth and Laura Knight. During a time of radical activism and significant social and political change, women redefined their relationships with art and its institutions, facing challenges along the way. With sharp wit, Trant explores the gender dynamics of the 'avant-garde' and the dominance of artistic 'isms'.