The Artist Was a Woman
Overview
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.
About The Artist Was a Woman (1988)
Released in 1988, The Artist Was a Woman is a documentary film from PBS (United States of America). It was directed by Suzanne Bauman. The cast is led by Jane Alexander, Germaine Greer, Ann Sutherland Harris and Linda Nochlin. With a runtime of 59m, the film is available in full HD.
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