Overview

Women have always made art, but for centuries formal recognition of their work has been hampered by patriarchal social, cultural and economic structures, and their leadership and legacies rendered invisible.

Learn about the powerful ways in which women have influenced, shaped and changed the course of art and design history and the enduring legacies of their impact, through a study of historical and contemporary art and design from Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia in the NGV Collection. Complete the course in your own time.

Course objectives

• Common historical, social and institutional frameworks and legacies impacting the visibility and recognition of women artists and designers in history.

• Key works by women artists and designers, and the reasons they are considered important in historical, artistic and cultural contexts.

• Significant moments and movements in art and design history and the leadership of women in these spaces.

• Contemporary practice, including achievements and challenges for women working in art and design now.

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