Artemisia Gentileschi

Lane---Sofonisba Anguissola (Renaissance) and Artemisia Gentileschi(Baroque) The renaissance began in Italy from the 14th to the 16th century, and was followed by the baroque period which roughly was between 16th to 17th century, each revolutionized the period prior. This is perfectly represented by two very different and yet very similar artists: Sofonisba Anguissola and Artemisia Gentileschi. Though one more so paved-the-way for the other, there connection appears to have nearly materialized out

to an exhibition in Milan titled: “Artemisia: storia di una passione” (“Artemisia: history of a passion”). The exhibition was sponsored by the Assessorato alla Cultura of the Comune of Milano and curated by Roberto Contini and Francesco Solinas, with the scenographic and theatrical work of Emma Dante. Artemisia Gentileschi (Rome 1593 - Naples 1652/53) was a Roman painter, daughter of the painter Orazio Gentileschi and Prudenza Montone (who died when Artemisia was twelve). First of six children

Artemisia Gentileschi and Saint Catherine of Siena are two women in Roman history that have perseverance and strength in a male dominated world in Rome, which can be seen in their legends (histories), popular memory, and presentation (churches). Artemisia Gentileschi was born on July 8th, 1593 in Rome (Bissell, 153). Her father, Orazio Gentileschi was a Tuscan painter and her mother was Prudentia Montone. Her mother died and Orazio raised and provided for Artemisia and her siblings. Although uncommon

Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1653) Considered one of the most important artists of the Baroque movement in Early Modern Europe, Artemisia Gentileschi, had to prove herself and break down the boundaries for a woman in a male dominated field. Artemisia was born in Rome on July 8, 1953 to Orazio and Prudentia Monotone Gentileschi, who died when the artist was only twelve years of age. Her upbringing was left to her father, who was also a well-known painter. He trained her since she was not permitted

Life of Artemisia Gentileschi Italian Baroque painter, Artemisia Gentileschi was born in Rome on July 8th, 1593. Her father Orazio Gentileschi, who was a painter himself, introduced Artemisia to the art of painting by giving her lessons in his studio. At an early age, Artemisia displayed her interest in art and it wasn’t long until her father noticed potential in his daughter enough that she would be able to make a name for herself in the male-dominated career. Artemisia had the desire to follow

Italian Baroque painter, Artemisia Gentileschi, was born in Rome in 1593 and was the daughter of Orazio Gentileschi, an established artist. Her artistic training began under her father, however she was denied admission to art academies because of overwhelming sexism and misogyny in her time. When training under a friend of her father, she experienced a traumatic sexual assault for which there was a grueling publicized trial. Her painting began to reflect her emotional processing and recovery from

famous female artists during the Baroque period, Artemisia Gentileschi's artworks showcase powerful emotions and drama. She was the first woman to gain acceptance into the Academy of the Arts of Drawing. In her later years, she was supported by Michelangelo the Younger and the Grand Duke Cosimo Medici. Artemisia remains an inspiration because she jumped several hurdles to gain recognition in a profession that was dominantly male at the time. Artemisia was influenced by a variety of people. Her early

Artemisia Gentileschi is a world famous painter but her path to become a successful artist was not an easy one and it was one that was filled with tragedy, injustice and finally redemption. Artemisia Gentileschi’s Judith and Maidservant with Head of Holofernes was Artemisia’s revenge against her teacher and rapist, Agostino Tassi. Artemisia Gentileschi was born in Rome in 1593. Her father was Orazio Gentileschi, a painter and close friend of Michelangelo Merisi also known as Caravaggio; the master

Artemisia Gentileschi was an Italian painter who lived 1593-1656. She is known today as one of the most talented Baroque painters in history. Artemisia Gentileschi was not only known for her artistic talent, but also for the bold subject that she touched on in the majority of her paintings: woman equality. She knew how women were viewed by men and wanted to do something to change it. More than 90% of Gentileschi’s work features women who are showsn as being equal to men. She went against the

Artemisia Gentileschi was born in Rome in 1593. Her father was Orazio Gentileschi, a very well-known artist in Rome at that time. At this time, men ruled the art world. This was the post-renaissance era, and women were only involved in portrait painting. She was known for painting religious and historical scenes, paving the way for other female artists. She received training from her father in her early years as an artist. Gentileschi, tragically, was raped by an artist who was friends with her