Billy Collins' "Rain" introduces the Random House 104-page magazine for educators that focuses on censorship and banned books. The resource is packed with teaching guides, articles by noted authors, and links to...

If you scroll 1/3 of the way down, there is a section devoted to Sofonisba Anguissola. Almost to the bottom of the article is a short biographical sketch of the same.

A profile of Lavinia Fontana, the first woman painter to have had a successful artistic career.

solid list of female artists through time that includes links to other websites (some better than others) about these famous artists. Too many names to mention!

Read a profile of 17th century painter Judith Leyster.

Metis women are known for their skills in beading, quilling embroidery and finger weaving. Traditional arts and contemporary artists and their art is recognized through video, print and visual files.

A concise biographical sketch that examines the life and contributions of nineteenth century impressionist and Pennsylvania native, Mary Cassatt.

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.

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...

Biographical information on Clara Peeters, and a link to her portfolio.

Read some interesting biographies about famous women in Canadian history from entertainers to politicians to activists.

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.

This site provides a very brief biography of Mary Cassatt accompanied by one of her paintings.

This article from the Musee Rodin provides a comprehensive and interesting biography of Camille Claudel's personal life woven among her many sculptures.

The ARTCYCLOPEDIA details the current location of many of Isabel Bishop's paintings in museums across the U.S.

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.