Astonishing Women Artists

By Heather Ball and Heather Ball

Discover the lives of women artists from the 16th century to the present day, such as the early feminist Artemisia Gentileschi, the adventurous Emily Carr, the flamboyant Frida Kahlo, and the brilliant Georgia O'Keeffe.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1897187238
• ISBN13: 9781897187234
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Second Story Press
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.7" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 8

Customer Reviews

Especially recommended for high school and public library collections.

Centennial College's first-ever Writer of the Year, Heather Ball presents Astonishing Women Artists, a collected profile of ten renowned women artists from the 16th century to the present day. Written for young adults and teen readers, Astonishing Women Artists covers Emily Carr, who lived among the Haida Indians of the West Coast; Georgia O'Keeffe, known for her creations that wrought beauty amid the desert; Frida Kahlo, the painter who became known as the "Soul of Mexico"; and many more. Black-and-white photographs and illustrations of classic artworks round out this engaging addition to the Women's Hall of Fame Series, especially recommended for high school and public library collections.