TheatreHistory.com
Theatre history.com: Sophocles and His Tragedies
This site provides a complete biography of Sophocles reprinted from a drama history book. Includes his innovations in ancient theater and his achievements as an artist.
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American Antiquarian Society: Exhibitions: A Woman's Work Is Never Done
Images with accompanying narration on women's work from before the American Revolution through the Industrial Revolution. Exhibit describes the domestic work that women did and continue to perform and also provides information on women...
Merna A Forster
Heroines: A Guide to Women in Canadian History
Read some interesting biographies about famous women in Canadian history from entertainers to politicians to activists.
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The Kodak Girl Collection
A delightful salute to women in photography. Includes history and archival photographs.
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National Museum of Women in the Arts: Judith Leyster
Read a profile of 17th century painter Judith Leyster.
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National Museum of Women in the Arts: Lilla Cabot Perry
This selected bibliography of Lilla Cabot Perry covers it all. A link to her portfolio is also included.
Knowledge Share
Super Kids: Hangman
Use this interactive site to enhance students' spelling and vocabulary while refreshing their memories in history, geography, language, science, and entertainment. It is available to use on line or you can purchase leveled apps for the...
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National Portrait Gallery
The home on the web of Great Britain's National Portrait Gallery is a repository of the likenesses of famous British men and women. Portraits stretch back in time into the the sixteenth century and run right up to the present. Includes...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Selma Burke
Selma Burke discovered her love for sculpture as a young child and followed her passion to Harlem Renaissance New York, Parisian art studios, and even the White House.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: A Junior High School Unit
Opening the doors to exploration of female artists. This art unit includes the work of 10 women whose work fell between the sixteenth century and the present.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Lesson 46: Feminism Does Not Have to Be an F Word
The women's liberation movement of the 1970s is suffering a tremendous backlash and is frequently viewed as obsolete. Many young people feel as though feminism is irrelevant and sexism no longer impacts their lives. Through the...
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National Museum of Women in the Arts: Clara Peeters
Biographical information on Clara Peeters, and a link to her portfolio.
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Academia.edu: Avista Forum Journal: The Alewife: Changing Images and Bad Brews
Article from an issue of a journal that focused on the topic of medieval brewing. After a discussion of the status of women in medieval times from a feminist perspective, the author examines the role of alewives in the production of...
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Artists and Guilds: Mary Cassatt
This site provides a very brief biography of Mary Cassatt accompanied by one of her paintings.
Scott Alexander
Lucille Bogan ( Bessie Jackson)
Information on the life and discography of blues artist Lucille Bogan, also known as Bessie Jackson. Includes audio samples.
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Genealogical Center of Champagne: Camille Claudel
The very sad biography of Camille Claudel is told here. A study of her genealogy is also at this site. Type in "Camille Claudel" and click on 5th entry.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: The Tech: Clunky French Camille Claudel Gets Stuck in Hollywood
This is a review of the film about Camille Claudel's sad life and aspiring career as a sculptress.
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Musee Rodin: Rodin and Camille Claudel
This article from the Musee Rodin provides a comprehensive and interesting biography of Camille Claudel's personal life woven among her many sculptures.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Augusta Savage
Read interesting facts about the life of American sculptor and educator, Augusta Savage, who battled racism to secure a place for African American women in the art world.
ArtQuizz
Art Quizz: Vigee Le Brun
A quiz on the life of Vigee LeBrun, translated into English from the original French. Proof the answers before using this for the first time, as the translation isn't the best. The ArtQuizz homepage uses several different languages.
Scott Alexander
Red Hot Jazz: Esther Bigeou
Information on the life and discography of Esther Bigeou.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Maria Cosway
This is one of few articles that focuses on Maria Cosway solely. Typically she is discussed in the shadow of her husband, Richard. This is the biography of Maria Cosway, one of the fine miniature painters of the 18th century. Please note...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Tlatilco Figurines
Tlatilco figurines are wonderful small ceramic figures, often of women, found in Central Mexico. Their intimate, lively poses and elaborate hairstyles are indicative of the already sophisticated artistic tradition.View pictures and read...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Kahlo, the Two Fridas (Las Dos Fridas)
Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is known for her self-portraits. These powerful and unflinching self-images explore complex and difficult topics including her culturally mixed heritage, the harsh reality of her medical conditions, and the...