Intrpide: Australian Women Artists in Early Twentieth-century France [Paperback]

In the first half of the twentieth century, a few determined Australian women took a leap into the unknown and ventured to France, where they succeeded in carving out careers for themselves as artists.They studied, painted, and haunted galleries and salons. They exhibited in the Paris salons and in private galleries on the Left Bank. They received prizes and awards out of all proportion to their number. And they brought back to Australia not only greatly enhanced skills but also Modernism  to a country that had barely heard of it.This book examines the lives and careers of a selection of the best artists among them, including some who have been all but forgotten, giving them back their rightful place in Australian art history.

Clem Gorman pioneered experimental theatre in Australia before working as an arts administrator in London. Nine of his plays have been staged professionally and he has written nine books of non-fiction. He has taught at universities in Australia and the US and now writes on the visual arts.

Therese Gorman wrote stage plays in the 1970s with her late husband. With husband Clem she co-authoredSydney Harbour: A Guide from North Head to South Head.?

Will appeal to general readers who appreciate fine art, Australian history and feminism/gender studies.