Women Artists A to Z
by Melanie Labarge (Author) Caroline Corrigan (Illustrator)
An empowering and educational alphabet picture book about women artists, perfect for fans of Rad American Women A-Z. How many women artists can you name? From Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keeffe, to Jaune Quick-to-See Smith and Xenobia Bailey, this lushly illustrated alphabet picture book presents both famous and underrepresented women in the fine arts from a variety of genres: painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and more. Each spread features a simple line of text encapsulating the creator's iconic work in one word, such as "D is for Dots" (Yayoi Kusama) and "S is for Spider" (Louise Bourgeois), followed by slightly longer text about the artist for older readers who would like to know more. Backmatter includes photos, extended biographies, and discussion questions for budding creatives and trailblazers.
Artists featured: Mirka Mora, Betye Saar, Helen Frankenthaler, Yayoi Kusama, Kay Sage, Georgia O'Keeffe, Agnes Martin, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Elizabeth Catlett, Judith Leyster, Leonora Carrington, Carmen Herrera, Edmonia Lewis, Maya Lin, Hilma af Klint, Maria Martinez, Gee's Bend quilters, Frida Kahlo, Louise Bourgeois, Loïs Mailou Jones, Alice Neel, Helen Zughaib, Ursula von Rydingsvard, Dorothea Lange, Xenobia Bailey, and Maria Sibylla Merian.
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PreS-Gr 2--Unlike most alphabetical, collective biographies, LaBarge focuses on the genres and subjects of the artists rather than their public personas and personal lives. "G" is for the grids Canadian-born Agnes Martin used in her abstract paintings. "P" represents the medium of pottery, which was favored by Native American artist Maria Martinez. "V" is for the veils featured in the works of Helen Zughaib, who was born in Beirut, Lebanon, and moved to the United States to study art at Syracuse University. The two-page spreads for each woman provide short introductions to both the famous and lesser-known women artists. Corrigan's colorful illustrations complement the text. Readers who want to learn more about the featured artists will turn to the helpful and informative appendix. VERDICT Browsers and report writers alike will be attracted to this work. A collection that should circulate well in school and public libraries.--Margaret Nunes, Gwinnett County Public Library, GA
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JNF013010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts | Alphabet
JNF007120 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Women
