From extraordinary highs - patronage by the Medicis, friendship with Galileo and, most importantly of all, beautiful and outstandingly original paintings - to rape by her father's colleague, torture by the Inquisition, life-long struggles for acceptance by the artistic Establishment, and betrayal by the men she loved, Artemisia was a bold and brilliant woman who lived as she wanted, and paid a high price. Now Susan Vreeland, author of the acclaimed GIRL IN HYACINTH BLUE, brings her story to passionate and vivid life.
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From extraordinary highs - patronage by the Medicis, friendship with Galileo and, most importantly of all, beautiful and outstandingly original paintings - to rape by her father's colleague, torture by the Inquisition, life-long struggles for acceptance by the artistic Establishment, and betrayal by the men she loved, Artemisia was a bold and brilliant woman who lived as she wanted, and paid a high price. Now Susan Vreeland, author of the acclaimed GIRL IN HYACINTH BLUE, brings her story to passionate and vivid life.
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This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact, but may have aesthetic issues such as small tears, bends, scratches, and scuffs. Spine may also show signs of wear. Pages may include some notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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FICTIONALIZED ACCOUNT OF THE LIFE OF ARTEMISIA GENTILESCHI A FEMALE PAINTER OF RENAISSANCE ITALY. ALTHOUGH UNUSUAL FOR THAT TIME FEMALE ARTISTS DID EXIST BUT WERE OVERSHADOWED BY THEIR MALE COUNTERPARTS. VICTIMIZED BY A FELLOW ARTIST AND THEN BY HER OWN FATHER, ARTEMISIA TRIUMPHS OVER ADVERSITY TO BECOME A LEADER IN THE ART FIELD.
