
Move over Leonardo - the quest to rescue from obscurity Florence's women artists
He is firmly established in the pantheon of cultural superstars, but the adulation of Leonardo da Vinci is set to reach new heights next year as Italy commemorates the 500thanniversary of his death. As exhibitions and events are held up and down the country, however, a determined campaign is …

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More work to resuscitate women artists historically. Soon we may begin to understand how crippled our understanding of art history has been by the systematic domination by men. Bravo for cultural, historical enrichment!!!
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