Lesbian Art in America: A Contemporary History

This book is impressive in the richness and quality of it's production. It introduced this reader to artists I hadn't known.

The subtitle is `A Contemporary History' and should be taken literally.

I was looking for more works from the 1970's hopefully featuring works I hadn't seen in other publications. Four artists from the 1970's are featured - Kate Millett, Louise Fishman, Joan Snyder and Fran Winant. Eleven artists are profiled from the 1980's and seven from the 1990's.

Book Description - The first history of lesbian art in the United States, this volume documents works since 1970 within the context of gay culture and political activism. Authoritative and engaging, this is a "from the trenches" story of which women made what, when, and where. Hammond moves from the mainstream art world to alternative venues, weaving a compelling narrative complete with critical and theoretical discourse. Profiles of 18 prominent lesbian artists, from Kate Millett and Joan Snyder to Deborah Kass and Catherine Opie, complete this groundbreaking contribution to contemporary art history.