Uncovering America: Women and Art
How is feminism expressed? What forms does feminism take on a personal level (by an individual) or on a larger scale (by a society)?
How does gender inequality intersect with injustices related to race, ethnicity, religion, age, or other markers of identity (visible or invisible)?
What tactics have artists used to confront gender inequality?
Discover compelling stories of creativity, struggle, and resilience in this set of resources for K–12 educators featuring works of art that reflect the richness and diversity of the people, places, and cultures of the United States.
Additional keywords: racism, intersectionality, gender equality, non-binary, discrimination, femininity and masculinity, the women's movement, activism, protest, stereotypes, bias, gender roles
Artists and subjects: Samuel Masury, Frances Clayton, Mary Cassatt, Anna Hyatt Huntington, Audella Beebe Hyatt, Cecilia Beaux, Elizabeth Catlett, Harriet Tubman, Eileen Knox, Frank Maurer, Thomaszine Downing Woodward, Lena Nastasi, Lauren McCall, Dorothea Lange, Helen Frankenthaler, Alma Thomas, Miriam Schapiro, Laurie Simmons, Betye Saar, Joan Mitchell, Graciela Iturbide, Guerilla Girls, Barbara Kruger, Kara Walker, Nikki Lee, Rozeal, Sheila Hicks