Contemporary American Women Sculptors: An Illustrated Biographical and Bibliographical Directory

This beautifully illustrated reference work is the only source of information on American women sculptors as a group. Virginia Watson-Jones presents the accomplishments of more than 350 contemporary American women sculptors through photographs of their major works and detailed information about their lives and careers. For each artist information is provided on her birthplace and birth year, education, preferred media, major exhibitions, location of work in public collections, awards, selected private collectors, professional interests other than sculpture, teaching position (if applicable), and mailing address. Each entry also includes a statement by the sculptor and her signature.

VIRGINIA WATSON-JONES is a sculptor and researcher. She holds an M.A. in art history and photography and an M.F.A. in ceramic sculpture from Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas.