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National Museum of Women in the Arts
The permanent collection of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Images of artwork, biographies and profiles are all available, organized by century. You can search for a particular female artist as well.
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National Museum of Women in the Arts: Lavinia Fontana
A profile of Lavinia Fontana, the first woman painter to have had a successful artistic career.
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Abc Art, Books, and Creativity: Artist Biographies
This resource highlights several female artists from various visual art genres. You can view one piece from each artist and read their biography. Included in the list of women are Frida Kahlo and Alma Woodsey Thomas.
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Women Artists in History
solid list of female artists through time that includes links to other websites (some better than others) about these famous artists. Too many names to mention!
Purdue University
Woman Artists of the American West: Women in Photography
A site by Peter Palmquist on Women photographers and the American Indian. There are biographies and images from thirteen women who were active during the latter part of the 19th century.
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Art in the Picture an Introduction to Art History
Get to know some of the most well known names, paintings, styles, and museums within the world of art. Perfect for any art enthusiast or art student. Don't miss this fantastic art history site that even includes an art video of the week!
Knowledge Share
Super Kids: Hangman
Use this interactive site to enhance students' spelling and vocabulary while refreshing their memories in history, geography, language, science, and entertainment. It is available to use on line or you can purchase leveled apps for the...
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National Museum of Women in the Arts: Judith Leyster
Read a profile of 17th century painter Judith Leyster.
Gabriel Dumont Institute
The Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Artistic Expressions
Metis women are known for their skills in beading, quilling embroidery and finger weaving. Traditional arts and contemporary artists and their art is recognized through video, print and visual files.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Mary Cassatt
A concise biographical sketch that examines the life and contributions of nineteenth century impressionist and Pennsylvania native, Mary Cassatt.
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An Artists' Artist: Mary Cassatt
Kellie Hanna writes on Mary Cassatt, who is known as an Impressionist.
TheatreHistory.com
Theatre history.com: Sophocles and His Tragedies
This site provides a complete biography of Sophocles reprinted from a drama history book. Includes his innovations in ancient theater and his achievements as an artist.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Maria Cosway
This is one of few articles that focuses on Maria Cosway solely. Typically she is discussed in the shadow of her husband, Richard. This is the biography of Maria Cosway, one of the fine miniature painters of the 18th century. Please note...
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American Antiquarian Society: Exhibitions: A Woman's Work Is Never Done
Images with accompanying narration on women's work from before the American Revolution through the Industrial Revolution. Exhibit describes the domestic work that women did and continue to perform and also provides information on women...
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National Museum of Women in the Arts: Clara Peeters
Biographical information on Clara Peeters, and a link to her portfolio.
Merna A Forster
Heroines: A Guide to Women in Canadian History
Read some interesting biographies about famous women in Canadian history from entertainers to politicians to activists.
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The Kodak Girl Collection
A delightful salute to women in photography. Includes history and archival photographs.
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present
This site has biographies of women who contributed to our culture in many different ways. There are writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, and others. Some were alive...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: The Tech: Clunky French Camille Claudel Gets Stuck in Hollywood
This is a review of the film about Camille Claudel's sad life and aspiring career as a sculptress.
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National Museum of Women in the Arts: Lilla Cabot Perry
This selected bibliography of Lilla Cabot Perry covers it all. A link to her portfolio is also included.
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National Portrait Gallery
The home on the web of Great Britain's National Portrait Gallery is a repository of the likenesses of famous British men and women. Portraits stretch back in time into the the sixteenth century and run right up to the present. Includes...
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: A Junior High School Unit
Opening the doors to exploration of female artists. This art unit includes the work of 10 women whose work fell between the sixteenth century and the present.
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Genealogical Center of Champagne: Camille Claudel
The very sad biography of Camille Claudel is told here. A study of her genealogy is also at this site. Type in "Camille Claudel" and click on 5th entry.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Lesson 46: Feminism Does Not Have to Be an F Word
The women's liberation movement of the 1970s is suffering a tremendous backlash and is frequently viewed as obsolete. Many young people feel as though feminism is irrelevant and sexism no longer impacts their lives. Through the...