Why are there so few women artists?

Answer 1

Historically, it was because to "become" an artist, you were taken into the studio and apprenticed to an older and more established artist. In most cases, this meant that you moved into their home. Of course, it was frowned upon if a young woman moved into the home of an older man unless it was through marriage (and then she was expected to do everything but learn to paint). It did happen, however, most often in the case of the daughters of artists; Maria Sybilla Merian is an example.

You could make arguments that this established a norm for artists- they were male. That's just how it was. Things have been changing, slowly, however. You might be interested in looking up the Guerrilla Girls, they do a lot on the topic of females represented both as artists and artistic subject.

Answer 2

There are lots of women artists.

Now, if you mean historically...because it was not considered appropriate for women. It was fine if they painted or composed or wrote or sculpted, but it wasn't "serious" like it was for men.

Answer 3

My mom is an artist. She isn't famous, but she is an artist.

Answer 4

i dont find this to be true nowadays, but in the past, it was because most men were in control of the news, publishing, and information in general... its social control, sad, but true...

in all seriousness, i know this chik who "makes her living" selling vaginal prints... i suppose her method incorporated adding a generous amount of paint in her "area", and then leaving something of a "fingerprint" on the canvas...

interesting technique, thats for sure :P

Answer 5

http://scamart.wordpress.com

features current women artists

Answer 6

Cuz they create babies - and don't fart around with dinky stuff.