Throughout history, Women and Art have been closely related with
the females playing several key roles in artistry. They have been
depicted as powerful goddesses, both in Greek and Indian mythologies. In
the Classical Age, women were submissive and were therefore, portrayed
differently. Later on, in the Modern Age, women are reflected as
independent and strong. A Woman and Art have had indissoluble alliance,
with art reflecting the evolution of women through ages.
The records of early women artists are non-existent but several studies have indicated that Women & Art in Pre-Historic Times were associated. Generally, the women artisans used to create Pottery, Textiles, Baskets, and Jewelry. Women in those times also indulged in Cave Paintings. In Medieval Times, women shouldered many responsibilities with men. Manuscript Illuminations, Embroideries, and Carved Capitals, are the examples of Women and Art association during these times. Later on, during Renaissance Era, several secular women artists garnered support from other artists. Art during these times led to several cultural changes and women were at the forefront of all these changes. Several new philosophies, such as Humanities, led to the shift in the creative thinking of the society. During this period, in western culture also the records suggest that women were depicted in art and were used as models for painting. During these times, it was understood that the beginning of the most form of art is human figure and therefore, the art in these ancient civilizations were replete with sexual or erotic representations, and their association with sex and the human body.
The world over, Women & Art are constantly evolving. The female artists have been creating artworks that depict their life, experiences, and all the changes that have made their art more acceptable and apparent within the art history and art practice. Most of these changes took place in the late 1960s and prospered throughout the 1970s. These changes form the foundation of Woman & Art of today. Women and Art have also influenced men and have introduced new practices in the way they create art. This has led to the birth of several new types of artwork. Most of these women artists today have considerable presence in the new age media, that is electronic media and internet based work.
Women have always fought against the odds. When it comes to Women and Art, then too they had to swim against the tide to obtain their rightful place in the art history. Women have achieved this recognition despite difficulties in training, trading of their work, and gaining recognition. The introduction of painting live models also made it difficult, for the reasons of decorum, to obtain the specialized training required for a women artist in Medieval Times. All this changed in the twentieth century giving them the much-needed recognition. According to a British magazine, "Latest Art" the top five greatest women artist of all times are, Artemisia Gentileschi, Mary Cassatt, Georgia O'Keeffe, Diane Arbus, and Frida Kahlo.
The records of early women artists are non-existent but several studies have indicated that Women & Art in Pre-Historic Times were associated. Generally, the women artisans used to create Pottery, Textiles, Baskets, and Jewelry. Women in those times also indulged in Cave Paintings. In Medieval Times, women shouldered many responsibilities with men. Manuscript Illuminations, Embroideries, and Carved Capitals, are the examples of Women and Art association during these times. Later on, during Renaissance Era, several secular women artists garnered support from other artists. Art during these times led to several cultural changes and women were at the forefront of all these changes. Several new philosophies, such as Humanities, led to the shift in the creative thinking of the society. During this period, in western culture also the records suggest that women were depicted in art and were used as models for painting. During these times, it was understood that the beginning of the most form of art is human figure and therefore, the art in these ancient civilizations were replete with sexual or erotic representations, and their association with sex and the human body.
The world over, Women & Art are constantly evolving. The female artists have been creating artworks that depict their life, experiences, and all the changes that have made their art more acceptable and apparent within the art history and art practice. Most of these changes took place in the late 1960s and prospered throughout the 1970s. These changes form the foundation of Woman & Art of today. Women and Art have also influenced men and have introduced new practices in the way they create art. This has led to the birth of several new types of artwork. Most of these women artists today have considerable presence in the new age media, that is electronic media and internet based work.
Women have always fought against the odds. When it comes to Women and Art, then too they had to swim against the tide to obtain their rightful place in the art history. Women have achieved this recognition despite difficulties in training, trading of their work, and gaining recognition. The introduction of painting live models also made it difficult, for the reasons of decorum, to obtain the specialized training required for a women artist in Medieval Times. All this changed in the twentieth century giving them the much-needed recognition. According to a British magazine, "Latest Art" the top five greatest women artist of all times are, Artemisia Gentileschi, Mary Cassatt, Georgia O'Keeffe, Diane Arbus, and Frida Kahlo.
Annette Labedzki received her BFA at the Emily Carr College of
Art and Design in Vancouver, B.C. Canada. She has more than 25 years
experience. She is the founder and developer of an online art gallery
featuring original art from all over the world. It is a great site for
art collectors to buy original art. Is is also a venue for artists to
display and sell their art . Artists can join for free and their image
upload is unlimited. Please visit the website at http://www.labedzki-art.com
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