The celebrated survey of female Abstract Expressionist artists revealing the richness and lasting influence of their work
The artists Jay DeFeo, Helen Frankenthaler, Grace Hartigan, Elaine de Kooning, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell, and many other women played major roles in the development of Abstract Expressionism, which flourished in New York and San Francisco in the 1940s and 1950s and has been recognized as the first fully American modern art movement. Though the contributions of these women were central to American art of the twentieth century, their work has not received the same critical attention as that of their male counterparts.
Women of Abstract Expressionism is a long-overdue survey. Lavishly illustrated with full-color plates emphasizing the expressive freedom of direct gesture and process at the core of the movement, this book features biographies of more than forty artists, offering insight into their lives and work. Essays by noted scholars explore the techniques, concerns, and legacies of women in Abstract Expressionism, shedding light on their unique experiences. This groundbreaking book reveals the richness of the careers of these important artists and offers keen new reflections on their work and the movement as a whole.
Published in association with the Denver Art Museum
Exhibition Schedule:
Mint Museum, Charlotte, N.C.
(10/22/16–01/22/17)
Palm Springs Art Museum
(02/18/17–05/28/17)
Publisher : Yale University Press
Publication date : June 14, 2016
Edition : First Edition
Language : English
Print length : 216 pages
ISBN-10 : 0300208421
ISBN-13 : 978-0300208429
Item Weight : 3.94 pounds
Dimensions : 12.2 x 10.3 x 1 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #292,341 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #220 in Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions #623 in Arts & Photography Criticism #1,130 in Art History (Books)
Customer Reviews: 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (296) var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when(‘A’, ‘ready’).execute(function(A) { if (dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction !== true) { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative( ‘acrLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault”: true }, function (event) { if (window.ue) { ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when(‘A’, ‘cf’).execute(function(A) { A.declarative(‘acrStarsLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault” : true }, function(event){ if(window.ue) { ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } }); });
KJ –
A Stunning Must Have Book For Ab-Ex Art Lovers!!
This lovely book came in perfect condition wrapped tightly in cellophane and is a luxurious visual and literary art history experience cover to cover!As a lifelong abstract expressionist lover and painter, this was a must have for my library, and one I will no doubt look through repeatedly for inspiration.Beautiful book — highly recommend!
Leslie Nichol –
An essential book for enthusiasts of art history.
This book is a gem! After reading Mary Gabriel’s Ninth Street Women I knew I needed to add Women of Abstract Expressionism to my library. It is filled with beautiful color plates and includes a thorough chronology detailed with photographs. My favorite section of the book was an unexpected surprise, selected biographies of lesser known artists. I’ve used this section as a source for continued additions to my reading wish list.
Vera Mulherin –
The Women Who Gave Birth to Abstract Expressionism
This was a gift for my daughter who is a painter of abstract expressionistic art and she is thoroughly enjoying the book ~~ the colored plates, the information provided, the biographies of the artists.
E. M. –
Beautiful book, damaged product
This book is beyond beautiful and a joy to look through. Unfortunately, the book came damaged and is pretty distorted, it even pops when opening the cover and flipping through the pages. But I am NOT going to be “one of those” who give the actual book a bad review because that would be stupid! It is a wonderful book and definitely worth the price, somehow it got damaged when packaging or during production. I will definitely be buying another copy asap.
ShepBentley –
This book is for experts in art
Bought as a gift. Material in this book is way over my head.
mjf –
It was hard getting tracking info.
The book is good. The the packaging was too lightweight for the weight of this book. A corner broke through cardboard causing small damage to a corner.
stringtender –
About Time ,But Still Not Enough
this is a very informative catalog. it serves to set right the missing female additions of Abstract Expressionism. It does this I believe, but it could have said more about the artists later working life. the only qualm with the book I have is the second rather wordy art forum styled piece. it may have been well meaning to art historians and I do not believe in dummying down, but this was way off base for anyone that may be a layman of sorts trying to learn.Now on to the work. Of course i wish there were more pictures, of the work and of the artists, of the time. The differences in work and sexual politics between East and West may have made a very strong photographic essay since it was referred to many times in the book.Over all, I loved the book.
Stacey Replinger –
Copious quality images fills the history gap!
The book has large color reproductions throughout that show the paintings surface in relief. Each artist is featured in a 2 page spread that includes a photograph of the artist often shown in their studio or in front of their work. The show at the Denver Art Museum featured the work of both New York and California women. I brought it to the rehab center wher my mother in law, 93, is recovering from a fall, she is a working fiber and mixed media artist. She got out the oil pastels the next day. I am thankful for women artist who express themselves through color shape and movement.
marina Bakos –
Bellissimo e interessante.
Jespers Willy –
Het zijn niet altijd de bekende artiesten die kunst maken.Een verademing , dit boek en dan nog prachtig uitgegeven.
Subrata Ghosh –
This is a beautiful book although the color(print quality )of some of the reproductions is not good. The main strength of the book lies in the fact that it assembles a lot of important works of some great women artits. The photos are very large which is very important for this kind of books. Hope the print quality would have been better.
REEB J. –
L’expressionnisme abstrait masculin, beaucoup trop torturé et inutilement compliqué, devrait s’inspirer des ces merveilleuses créations féminines. Juste magnifique. C’est de l’oxygène pour l’intellect et un frissonnement d’émotion
MIss. T –
I like the photos and the subject matter. Women in abstract expressionism