By Her Hand: Artemisia Gentileschi and Women Artists in Italy, 1500-1800

"Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes," 1523-1525, Artemisia Gentileschi, Italian; oil on canvas. Detroit Institute of Arts.
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Updated Mar 31, 2022

Art by Italian women artists between 1500-1800 prompts investigation of the intersection of artistic skill, gender, and power in the creation and viewing of these artworks.

Resource Type: Special Exhibitions
Audience: Ninth Grade, Tenth Grade, Eleventh Grade, Twelfth Grade
Subject Matter: History, Visual Art