Artemisia Gentileschi, Fierce and Fabulous Artist of the 1600s
Discover the fiery genius of Artemisia Gentileschi, who broke the rules and wore her battle scars with determination!
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Art history often focuses on the celebrity genius—exceptional men who mark an era. Too often, extraordinary women artists have been overlooked despite their inventiveness, popularity, and resounding triumphs in their era—certainly true of women making art in the 1600s.
Artemisia Gentileschi was not going to take this lying down! Instead, she challenged every societal rule that put women in their place. And she upped the ante in the art world. Unheard of in her day, she worked in her father’s art workshop, then outshone everyone around her and rose to the top of the art scene in Rome and Florence. In this image-rich talk, we will learn about:
the artistic style of the Baroque—art made in the 1600s
stories of Biblical women as depicted in art
how Artemisia used her own image to tell the stories of heroines and saints
paintings depicting familiar scenes that open our eyes when shown from a woman’s point of view
the complications of considering an artist’s life story when analyzing her work
her career success that prompted changes in her painting subjects and style
And so much more…
Come revel in Artemisia’s heroic depictions of eternal heroines—and leave a little braver yourself.
Speaker Bio
Rena Tobey, American Art Historian
Rena’s greatest passion is making art accessible, invigorating, intriguing, and fun. She teaches art history at NYU's School for Professional Studies, conducts lively, interactive tours of museum collections, and provides talks on American art for community organizations. Just for fun, she has created Artventures!® Game--a cheeky party game on the adventures of art and art history.