Program Concentration
Art History
Abstract
F is for Frida: An Illustrated Guide of Women Artists from A to Z is an illustrated children’s book that aims to teach young readers the alphabet and about art history by presenting to them a diverse range of women artists from the Baroque period to the modern day.
Each letter of the alphabet is accompanied by a portrait and brief biographical description of a woman artist whose name corresponds to that letter. The visuals of the book were designed to make the reader feel like they are viewing artwork in a gallery. For example, each portrait has been made to look like a framed piece of artwork hanging on a wall, with their respective biographies housed in a “museum tag” below. Additionally, each frame was designed to be reflective of the style, technique, materials, and/or motifs of the artist depicted, allowing readers to learn about the artist visually as well as textually.
The book was created with the belief that diverse representation in the media that people consume can help them better understand the world around them and expand upon what they think is possible. This book aims to not only teach children about the alphabet, art history, and women artists, but to also help them better understand the world they live in, introduce them to vast possibilities of art, and encourage them to find their own creative voice.
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
Fall 11-28-2023
Rights
© The Author(s)
Included in
Illustration Commons, Nonfiction Commons, Other History of Art, Architecture, and Archaeology Commons
