Routledge Local/Global: Women Artists in the Nineteenth Century

Explore a groundbreaking study of women artists through the lens of global history. Local/Global: Women Artists in the Nineteenth Century is the first book to investigate the work of women artists across disparate parts of the world. This collection provides a broad perspective on how art, architecture, and design were shaped by female creators during this era. This volume features essays from leading writers who examine diverse cultural landscapes. Readers can learn about art in Australia from the perspectives of residents and migrants, the imperial court in China, and the lives of South Asian artists. The book also covers harem portraiture in the Ottoman empire, the studio culture of Paris, and the role of women as patron-builders in Britain. Whether you are researching art history or studying gender in global design, this book offers a wide-ranging view of female creativity in the 19th century.