Women Artists in Expressionism

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The book explores the contributions of women artists from 1890 to 1924, highlighting their responses to significant historical changes and their attempts to navigate the competitive art market of the time. Shulamith Behr emphasizes the role of women's emancipative ideals in shaping avant-garde culture, particularly within Expressionism. Key figures include Paula Modersohn-Becker, Käthe Kollwitz, and the partnership of Marianne Werefkin and Gabriele Münter. The text also discusses the impact of art dealers during WWI and the recognition of Jacoba van Heemskerck's contributions to German Expressionism.