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Reflects the diversity of the paintings, sculptures, photographs, performances and videos by 87 women artists. A careers section charts the representation of women artists in exhibitions, art magazines and corporate collections. Biographies are provided for each artist, followed by a list of the major group exhibitions of the period, annotated with the names of these artists who participated in them. A variety of essays examine the phenomenon of the rapid development of women artists during the 1970s.

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Library Journal Review

First capturing the reader with a lavish visual tribute to contemporary mainstream women artists, this book suggests that women artists should be celebrating. Yet several of the eight essays that compose the text question this assumption. While all agree that these artists have added a welcome pluralistic dimension to the mainstream, several remain skeptical about the permanent inclusion of women in the establishment. Is their recognition proof of a new egalitarianism, or has one generation of women successfully infiltrated the patriarchal structures while leaving prejudices intact? Pondering this question, the essays go on to offer insights into the sources, images, and ideas of the artists represented and the impact of their work. While this book definitely deserves much praise, its exclusion of recognized artists who work in clay, fiber, and other media limits the pluralism it intended.-- Lucy Breslin, Portland, Me. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

CHOICE Review

This first-rate catalog of an exhibition to be held at Cincinnati and other museums in 1989 focuses on the work of 87 US women artists for the period 1970-1985. Since 1970, women artists have become more visible and are joining the mainstream. In this volume, nine experts in the art field document and analyze this phenomenon and cover various aspects of the change. Rosen, in the introductory essay, defines the mainstream and shows why women are finally breaking into it. Donna Stein and J. Wooster, in an outstanding essay, "Making Their Mark," show how women are influencing the trends, and they cover the work of the major artists of this period. A "Career Markers" section gauges the visibility of women artists within the mainstream. "Individual Milestones" measures the progress of individuals. Also included are concise biographies of each artist and selected lists of group exhibitions and public collections. A bibliography and accurate index complete the work. Illustrations in color and black and white are plentiful and of good quality. Highly recommened for all libraries. -P. Brauch, Brooklyn College, CUNY