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Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?

Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?

A pioneering 1971 essay and book on feminist art history by Linda Nochlin

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    “Primer for anyone interested in feminist art history. This was written in 1970s, but (sadly) still is as relevant as ever.”

  • Adina Locketz
    Adina Locketz

    “Art major classic! Nochlin beautifully articulates how women are treated differently to their male counterparts in the art field, hindering their ability to become "one of the greats".”

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