Question

After studying different periods in ancient art, your classmate Deven notices that women are not recognized as artists during these periods. He does some research but realizes that some of the facts he found may not be correct and asks you for help. Which of his “facts” seems CORRECT?(1 point)
Responses

Women were much too busy caring for their children and therefore never created art during these ancient times.
Women were much too busy caring for their children and therefore never created art during these ancient times.

Men’s and women’s roles in society throughout history influenced the participation and recognition of women in art.
Men’s and women’s roles in society throughout history influenced the participation and recognition of women in art.

All artwork created by women during ancient times was typically considered to be “fine arts.”
All artwork created by women during ancient times was typically considered to be “fine arts.”

Given their many domestic responsibilities, women have a short history of artistic works that began well after ancient times.

Answer 1

Men’s and women’s roles in society throughout history influenced the participation and recognition of women in art.

This is correct — gendered social roles, access to training, patronage, and institutions shaped whether women could create art and whether their work was recorded or valued, even though many women did produce significant artistic work in ancient periods.