Asian Women Artists: A Biographical Dictionary, 2700 BCE to Today

This book is a comprehensive guide to identifying female creators and artistic movements from all parts of Asia, featuring biographical information, cultural context, and a survey of notable works. It covers obscure artists and more familiar names, aiming to relieve unfamiliarity with parts of the world poorly represented in art history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2022
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc

This comprehensive guide provides a thorough exploration of female creators and artistic movements across Asia, encompassing a diverse range of media and presentations that represent a wide array of milieus, regions, peoples, and genres. Organized chronologically by the birthdates of the artists, the entries span from the ancient Chinese practice of sericulture as early as 2700 BCE to the recent mural exhibition by Malaysian painter Caryn Koh in March 2021. Each entry includes comprehensive biographical information, cultural context, and a survey of notable works, showcasing a wide spectrum of artists, both renowned and obscure. The compendium covers a diverse range of creators, including prophets, dancers, epic orators, and figures such as biblical war poet Deborah, Judaean dancer Salome, Byzantine Empress Theodora, and Myanmar freedom fighter Aung San Suu Kyi. By highlighting the contributions of Asian women who are often overlooked in global art surveys, this book aims to alleviate unfamiliarity with parts of the world that are underrepresented in artistic discourse.

Weight: 148g
Dimension: 254 x 178 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476689258