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Throughout American history, female artists have faced barriers—lack of access to art education and financial resources, among others—to establishing themselves in the visual arts. Although overlooked, women have always brought great talent and creativity to sculpture and painting, and some have transformed our very notion of art.
Over four weeks, we survey the most influential women in the history of American art. Starting with the first generation of artists born in the United States following the Revolution, we acquaint ourselves with myriad artists who reflect the development of American art from a female perspective.
Artists of the 19th century include the Peale sisters, the sculptors of the White Marmorean Flock and the Impressionist Mary Cassatt. Moving into the 20th century, we learn about the Modernism of Georgia O’Keefe and the Abstract Expressionists.
We are pleased to welcome Katherine via Zoom from southern California.
Instructor: Katherine Zoraster
Katherine E. Zoraster is an art historian who holds a B.A. in Art History from UCLA and an M.A. in Art History with distinction from California State University-Northridge. She currently teaches for Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes at UCLA and Channel Islands, the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Arts and Cal Lutheran’s 50 and Better Program. She also lectures at Moorpark College, Pierce College and CSU-Northridge. Katherine serves as a commissioner for the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission.
