Chronicling lost legacies : women collectors, patrons, and tastemakers /

"Chronicling Lost Legacies enhances our understanding of the evolution of artistic taste and cultural heritage institutions within the U.S., highlighting historical narratives of women art collectors and patrons. Organized chronologically and thematically, it covers figures from colonial times...

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Other Authors: Deutch, Samantha (Editor), Laster, Margaret R. (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2026]
Series:Studies in the history of collecting & art markets ; v. 22.
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Summary:"Chronicling Lost Legacies enhances our understanding of the evolution of artistic taste and cultural heritage institutions within the U.S., highlighting historical narratives of women art collectors and patrons. Organized chronologically and thematically, it covers figures from colonial times to the twentieth century, concluding with insights from feminist historian Laura R. Prieto. The volume illuminates the lives of lesser-known and iconic influential women such as Florence Sloane and Abby Rockefeller, challenging male-dominated narratives and showcasing female agency, resilience, and collecting practices. Ideal for scholars and art enthusiasts, it offers a timely reexamination of the forces that have shaped our cultural institutions"-- Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:xix, 243 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789004726673
9004726675