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Mary Ellen Snodgrass

Women's Art of the British Empire

Women's Art of the British Empire

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The British Empire's spread around the world changed the relationship between peoples and places, leading to multiculturalism and the posting of British army and navy and English-style embassies and police forces in remote colonies. Women's Art of the British Empire provides an overview of multiracial arts and crafts from Great Britain's Empire, with informative entries and extensive examinations of artistic talent. It is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in learning about the history of women and their artistic contributions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield


The British Empire's global expansion brought about significant transformations in the relationships between people and places. Due to the diverse logistics of colonization, countries entered and exited the empire at varying speeds, some rapidly, others more gradually or through stages. Multiculturalism expanded the world's capacity to comprehend and embrace English language, ethics, and morals. By deploying British army and navy personnel and establishing English-style embassies and police forces in remote colonies, single travelers, particularly women and children, were relieved of the fear of violence or kidnapping. This led to opportunities for creativity among girls and women, as they ventured into unfamiliar lands.

In Women's Art of the British Empire, Mary Ellen Snodgrass offers a comprehensive examination of multiracial arts and crafts from Great Britain's Empire. Drawing upon primary sources, this volume showcases a diverse range of artistic achievements, including sewing and quilting, basketry and weaving, songwriting and dancing, diaries, memoirs, editorials, and speeches. Each entry includes a comprehensive bibliography of primary and secondary sources, as well as additional readings on the female artists and their respective crafts. With its informative entries and in-depth analyses of artistic talent, Women's Art of the British Empire serves as a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in exploring the history of women and their artistic contributions.

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 251 x 177 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538192160

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