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The history of Western art has few examples of great women artists. This documentary uncovers the works of some gifted women, while exploring why talent such as theirs was overlooked. We learn that women were denied admission to art school, or if admitted, not allowed to study the human figure. Also, male art historians did not take their work seriously, denying them the recognition they deserved. Rosa Bonheur, Mary Cassatt and Georgia O'Keeffe bear witness to the fact that talent knows no gender. Jane Alexander reads from letters and diaries and Germaine Greer provides wry social commentary.
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How long is The Artist Was a Woman?
The Artist Was a Woman has a runtime of 59m ( and 59 minutes).
Who directed The Artist Was a Woman?
The Artist Was a Woman was directed by Suzanne Bauman and released in 1988.
What genre is The Artist Was a Woman?
The Artist Was a Woman is a Documentary film (1988).
Who stars in The Artist Was a Woman?
The cast of The Artist Was a Woman includes Jane Alexander, Germaine Greer, Ann Sutherland Harris, Linda Nochlin.
