HAIL TO THE GIRLS

…more artistic musings

WOMEN throughout history have contributed to business, art, science, literature, including obscure contributions of game design. Some of these female artisans received acclaim during their life time while others went unsung with little recognition for those contributions.

During the Renaissance a female was not allowed to study a live model in an Atlier setting as did males. However, SOFONISBA ANGUISSOLA (1532-1635) became the first woman to achieve the prestige of being a professional artist, regardless of strict social restrictions. Angulissola accomplished the remarkable by becoming the court painter to King Philip II of Spain.

ARTEMISIA GENTILESCHI (1592-1653) was a post-Renaissance artist. While still restricting the female artist, Gentileschi became widely recognized with her paintings of historical and religious scenarios.

To attend an Academy that taught applied arts in the 1850’s women needed the approval from her male guardian. One woman breaking with tradition was BERTHE MORISOT (1841-1895). Consequently, Berthe was the only woman to exhibit with Monet, Renoir, Pissarro, Sisley and Bazille at the first Impressions” SALON 1874.

SUZANNE VALADON (1865-1938) A French model that developed into an accomplished artist. She inspired Van Gogh, Degas, Lautrec and Renoir and was the mother of Maurice Utrillo a notable artist in his own right. She became the first woman admitted to the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts.

The game of MONOPLY was invented by ELIZABETH J MIGIE who applied for the patent in 1902.

Please check back as I continue with my research as more will be added in the future.