About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses frustration with the lack of women in history or feels like their creative ambitions are limited by what they see in standard textbooks. It is an essential corrective to the traditional art history narrative, providing a sense of justice and belonging for young artists who identify as female. Through stories of resilience and hidden messages, it transforms art from a static museum subject into a living battleground for representation and self-expression. Adapted from Katy Hessel's adult bestseller, this version is meticulously designed for younger readers to explore the global impact of women artists from the Renaissance through the Second World War. It highlights not just the art itself, but the extraordinary lives of the creators who were often freedom fighters and adventurers. It is a sophisticated yet accessible guide that encourages children to look deeper at the world around them and recognize the voices that have been historically silenced. Parents will appreciate the way it fosters critical thinking about history, gender, and the power of persistence.
