The history of art without men

The history of art as you've never seen it before, an international bestseller, with over 300 images of works that innovated and broke the barriers of patriarchy.

How many women artists do you know? Were there women working in art before the 20th century? Which pioneers paved the way for today's artists? How many women are in the permanent collections of major museums? Who makes art history?

In The History of Art Without Men , Kate Hessel, art historian and founder of thegreawomenartists, presents the stunning paintings of Renaissance painter Sogonisba Anguissola; the fascinating story of Baroness von Freytag-Loringhoven, who invented the concept of the ready-made , long before Marcel Duchamp; among many other works of art produced by women.

The author guides us through the Dutch Golden Age, offering insights into the magnificent work done by Latin American artists, as well as the important contributions of Brazilian artists – such as Tarsila do Amaral, Lygia Clark, Lygia Pape, and Adriana Varejão – to the international scene, without forgetting to mention the women who are defining what art is today.

With more than 300 illustrative images and an enlightening and enjoyable text, Kate Hessel proves that women have always produced and innovated in the field of art, despite the patriarchy's efforts to marginalize, forget, and even steal.

In this Brazilian edition of The History of Art Without Men , you'll find never-before-seen content: a text about the artist Maria Martins and an afterword. Here, laypeople, curious people, and even experts will forever change their understanding of art, coming into contact with works that, for centuries, were ignored or overlooked.

“Can you name twenty women artists? If not, read this book.” — The Times

“The history of art without men brings centuries-old figures to life, while giving shape and importance to emerging voices and covering the entire path of relevant movements, from Dadaism to the anti-racist art of the civil rights era.” — The Observer

"This book changes everything. As soon as you open it, it's like accessing a box of lit fireworks—great artists emerge, followed by great artists. Katy Hessel approaches the canon in a way that changes it forever." — Ali Smith, The Guardian