Artemisia Gentileschi and Feminism in Early Modern Europe (Renaissance Lives)

Artemisia Gentileschi: The Image of the Female Hero in Italian Baroque Art by Mary D.

Garrard is a groundbreaking book that provides an accessible introduction to the life and work of the seventeenth-century's most celebrated women artist, Artemisia Gentileschi.

This beautifully illustrated book offers fresh perspectives on known works and newly discovered paintings, while examining the artist anew in the context of feminist history.

With a focus on Gentileschi's powerful paintings with vigorous female protagonists, this book chimes with modern audiences and is celebrated by feminist critics and scholars.

Garrard's handy-sized book builds on her groundbreaking study and provides a full portrait of a strong woman artist who fought back through her art.

Don't miss out on this must-read book for anyone interested in the life and work of Artemisia Gentileschi!