A World of Our Own: Women Artists Against the Odds by Frances Borzello Groundswell Speaker 2024 a joyful companion' Caroline Quentin

a joyful companion' Caroline Quentin 'Tells the endlessly fascinating tale of Britain's natural history in a way that makes every delicate detail sparkle with life' Charlie Corbett

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A World of Our Own: Women Artists Against the Odds by Frances Borzello Groundswell Speaker 2024 a joyful companion' Caroline QuentinA new edition of one of the first books to focus on the world of women artists and their practice. Women have always practised as artists, but for centuries the art world considered them mere dilettantes. Their work was derided as second rate and they were considered intruders in a male profession. This study examines how, against the odds, they overcame these difficulties and shifts the focus away from women artists as victims to give an account of