Women in Arts: From 1900 until today

Delve into art history through the extraordinary works of women artists

On this seven-week course, you’ll journey through an alternative history of modern and contemporary art – one that is centred on the brilliant women creators in the movement.

Through a series of videos, quizzes, and activities, this interactive course will help you discover women in art, from 1900 to the present day.

From visual artists, sculptors, painters and photographers, to video and performance artists alike, these women artists of all different nationalities have shaped art throughout the 20th and 21st centuries and continue to do so.

Explore powerful artists such as Linda Nochlin

You’ll discover where women stand in art history and explore the interconnectedness between art and feminism.

With a spotlight on the pioneering Linda Nochlin, you’ll take a deep dive into women artists throughout history and explore how their works challenged and changed art as we know it today.

Understand how women shaped the Avant-Garde sequence

As you journey through art history, you’ll stop at pivotal moments to gain a full understanding of the role of women in art.

You’ll explore how women shaped the Avant-Garde from 1910-1930, the feminist turning points in the 1960s and 1970s, and gender trouble from 1980 to today.

Learn from the experts at Centre Pompidou

Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by the specialists at Centre Pompidou, home to the National Museum of Modern Art.

Not only will you explore art history and gain an understanding of where women in art stand today, but you’ll also have the opportunity to make art yourself in response to what you have learned on the course.

This course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about the role of women in art. It will be of particular interest to those who enjoy studying art history and feminism.

• Why "Women" ?
• Welcome to Centre Pompidou’s MOOC
• Why "Women" ?
• Deep Dive
• Let's talk together
• News
• Bibliography
• Where Do Women Stand in Art History?
• Panorama: Women in Art History
• Spotlight: Linda Nochlin
• Visual Summary
• Deep Dive
• Your turn!
• Test yourself: Where do women stand in art history?
• News
• Bibliography
• Women Shaping the Avant-Garde: 1910-1930
• Panorama: Women shaping the avant-garde 1910-1930
• Spotlight: Dora Maar
• Visual Summary
• Deep Dive
• Your turn!
• Test yourself: Women shaping the avant-garde 1910-1930
• News
• Bibliography
• The Feminist Turning Point: 1960-1970
• Panorama: The feminist turning point of the 1960s and 1970s
• Spotlight: ORLAN, The Kiss of the Artist
• Visual Summary
• Deep Dive
• Your turn!
• Test yourself: The feminist turning point 1960-1970
• News
• Bibliography
• Gender Trouble: 1980 to today
• Panorama: Gender Trouble: from 1980 to today
• Spotlight: Alexandra Bachzetsis, “Escape Act”
• Visual Summary
• Deep Dive
• Your Turn!
• Quiz: Gender Trouble: 1980 to today
• News
• Bibliography
• What About Now?
• Panorama: A new art history
• Guest Artists
• Spotlight: Zanele Muholi, Faces and Phases
• Visual Summary
• Deep Dive
• Your turn!
• Test yourself : What about now ?
• Georgia O'Keeffe Guided Tour
• News
• Bibliography
• Who is the Artist Now?
• Panorama: Carolina Arantes – Body and Territory
• Your turn!
• Before the end
• Bibliography