Read our fantastic new book review by Emily Hagyard, age 13
Author – Kate Pankhurst
Genre – Children’s Non-Fiction Biographies
Title – Fantastically Great Women Artists and their stories
Ever wondered who the women artists of the past were? And who they influenced?
This incredible 180-page book describes both in a child- friendly, family-fun way.
Well-known Frida Kahlo told her story through lines of paint, even painting in hospital to keep her dreams alive. Interested? Her story’s on page 28.
Ground-breaking Faith Ringold painted before she used fabric to bring Black culture into the light. Love her quilt story? See page 131.
Elisabeth Louise Vigee le Brun changed the way we paint portraits, while the men in her family stole all her earnings. Higher-class women and men begged to be painted by
Elisabeth, such as later close friend of the revolution Marie Antoinette. Curious? Consider page 5.
I was inspired by the bravery and resilience the women in this book showed whilst changing the world of art and influencing many others.
You can change the world too.
Everyone has a story.
Everyone can get inspired by this book
Five stars! *****
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