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The obstacle race

The obstacle race

the fortunes of women painters and their work
Art & PhotographyBiography & Memoir
Pages
373
Published
1979
Language
English

Synopsis

Germaine Greer explores a provocative question: why have there been no female artists of the same stature as male masters like Leonardo? This incisive study introduces readers to significant but often overlooked women painters in Western art history. Greer examines the societal and personal barriers that have historically hindered women's artistic achievement, offering a fresh perspective on their contributions.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualComplexThought-Provoking

Genres

Art & Photography Biography & Memoir History Sociology Biography

About the author

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Germaine Greer

Greer is an Australian-born writer, academic, journalist and scholar of early modern English literature, widely regarded as one of the most significant feminist voices of the later 20th century. ([Source][1].) [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germaine_Greer