Ninth Street Women: Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, Grace Hartigan, Joan Mitchell, and Helen Frankenthaler: Five Painters and the Movement That Changed Modern Art
Ninth Street Women: Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, Grace Hartigan, Joan Mitchell, and Helen Frankenthaler: Five Painters and the Movement That Changed Modern Art
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Brief
BetaNinth Street Women: Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, Grace Hartigan, Joan Mitchell, and Helen Frankenthaler: Five Painters and the Movement That Changed Modern Art
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2017944
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
New York City • 1950s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Ninth Street Women by Mary Gabriel explores the lives and impact of Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, Grace Hartigan, Joan Mitchell, and Helen Frankenthaler. These influential artists played pivotal roles in the Abstract Expressionist movement, transforming modern art and overcoming the challenges of their time. The book delves into their personal and professional journeys and contributions.
Informative
Inspirational
Contemplative
Emotional
Mysterious
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Review Roundup
Ninth Street Women by Mary Gabriel is widely acclaimed for its thorough research and engrossing narrative, spotlighting five influential women painters. Critics praise the vivid portrayal of the artists' struggles and triumphs but some note its dense detail can be overwhelming. Overall, it’s celebrated for illuminating an overlooked chapter of modern art history.
Who Should Read Ninth Street Women: Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, Grace Hartigan, Joan Mitchell, and Helen Frankenthaler: Five Painters and the Movement That Changed Modern Art?
Ninth Street Women appeals to art enthusiasts and feminist history readers interested in modern art's evolution. Comparable to The Lives of the Muses by Francine Prose, it offers insight into women's impact during the mid-20th-century art scene, balancing biographical and historical narratives.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
New York City • 1950s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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