Women artists of the Harlem Renaissance dealt with issues that were unique to both their gender and their race. They experienced racial prejudice; which limited their ability to obtain training and to be taken seriously as working artists. They also encountered prevailing sexism; often an even more serious barrier. Including seventytwo black and white illustrations; this book chronicles the challenges of women artists; who are in some cases unknown to the general public; and places their achievements in the artistic and cultural context of early twentiethcentury America. Contributors to this first book on the women artists of the Harlem Renaissance proclaim the legacy of Edmonia Lewis; Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller; Augusta Savage; Selma Burke; Elizabeth Prophet; Lois Maillou Jones; Elizabeth Catlett; and many other painters; sculptors; and printmakers. In a time of more rigid gender roles; women artists faced the added struggle of raising families and attempting to gain support and encouragement from their oftenreluctant spouses in order to pursue their art. They also confronted the challenge of convincing their fellow male artists that they; too; should be seen as important contributors to the artistic innovation of the era.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. So much fun!By HeyJudyFashion designer Arnold Scaasi has seen many of the most important American women of the 20th Century in their underwear. In consequence; he knows their secrets; which he shares in his memoir; WOMEN I HAVE DRESSED.This book just is plain old fun. Scaasi drops lots of names; and he tells lots of tales. Whether its sleeping in the Lincoln bedroom or dining with Diana; Princess of Wales; this boy from Montreal has done it all.In the process of designing his gorgeous couture garments; he has learned intimate details about some of the most beautiful women in modern history; such as Elizabeth Taylor; and some of the most famous; such as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.WOMEN I HAVE DRESSED is Scaasis own story. It makes for a wonderful read.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very Dull.....By Fannys DaddyScaasi has dressed and designed for some of the most fascinating women of the past and present; and this is the best book he can write? Dull from start to finish; only the chapters on Streisand and Laura Bush show a little bit of life. Avoid.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Colorful and EngagingBy Roman DescendantI found the book captivating; even his descriptions of vapid society women and their clothes; but the best of all were revelations about entertainers and politicians wives.Most memorable for me were chapters on Barbra Streisand and Mamie Eisenhower. Arnolds words about two encounters with Joan Crawford should put to rest any doubts regarding the veracity of Christina Crawfords disclosures about her life with her adoptive mother.
