The acclaimed research on women artists of Abstract Expressionism reveals the richness and lasting influence of their work. Artists such as Jay DeFeo, Helen Frankenthaler, Grace Hartigan, Elaine de Kooning, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell, and many other women played a central role in the development of Abstract Expressionism, which flourished in New York and San Francisco in the 1940s and 1950s, recognized as the first fully American modern art movement. Despite these women's central contribution to 20th-century American art, their work has not received the same critical attention as that of their male counterparts.

The edition "Women of Abstract Expressionism" is a much-anticipated survey. Richly illustrated with color images that highlight the expressive freedom of gesture and process at the core of the movement, this book includes biographies of more than forty artists, offering insights into their lives and work. Essays by renowned scholars explore the techniques, concerns, and legacies of women in Abstract Expressionism, shedding light on their unique experiences. This innovative book reveals the richness of these significant artists' careers and offers new perceptive analyses of their work and the movement as a whole.

Pages: 216, Year of Publication: 0705, Dimensions: 25.4x25.4 cm