Women Artists, Their Patrons, and Their Publics in Early Modern Bologna
Babette Bohn
Examines sixty-eight women artists in early modern Bologna, revealing how they obtained public commissions and expanded beyond the portrait subjects to which women were traditionally confined. Uses new methodological models for considering gender and art in early modern Italy.
Award History
1 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROSE Award for Art History and Criticism | 2022 | Winner | Official source |
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01 Central figures
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02 Central places
- Bologna90%
03 Suggested argument
The book argues that in early modern Bologna, women artists secured public commissions and expanded beyond portrait-only subjects traditionally assigned to women.
Model confidence 72%
04 Reading orientation
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