The Artist Was a Woman
Synopsis
The history of Western art has few examples of great women artists. This documentary uncovers the works of some gifted women, while exploring why talent such as theirs was overlooked. We learn that women were denied admission to art school, or if admitted, not allowed to study the human figure. Also, male art historians did not take their work seriously, denying them the recognition they deserved. Rosa Bonheur, Mary Cassatt and Georgia O'Keeffe bear witness to the fact that talent knows no gender. Jane Alexander reads from letters and diaries and Germaine Greer provides wry social commentary.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Suzanne Bauman
- Original Title
- The Artist Was a Woman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Suzanne Bauman
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Suzanne Bauman
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What is The Artist Was a Woman about?
The history of Western art has few examples of great women artists. This documentary uncovers the works of some gifted women, while exploring why talent such as theirs was overlooked. We learn that women were denied admission to art school, or if admitted, not allowed to study the human figure. Also, male art historians did not take their work seriously, denying them the recognition they deserved. Rosa Bonheur, Mary Cassatt and Georgia O'Keeffe bear witness to the fact that talent knows no gender. Jane Alexander reads from letters and diaries and Germaine Greer provides wry social commentary.
Who directed The Artist Was a Woman?
The Artist Was a Woman was directed by Suzanne Bauman.
Who stars in The Artist Was a Woman?
The principal cast of The Artist Was a Woman includes Jane Alexander, Germaine Greer, Ann Sutherland Harris, Linda Nochlin.
When was The Artist Was a Woman released and how long is it?
The Artist Was a Woman was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 59m.