DSST Art of the Western World Exam Prep

Answer - A - True.

Key Takeaway: Before the advent of the twentieth century, female artists were generally not permitted to attend art schools and academies, thus, they often learned to paint from their fathers. Prior to this time, women were usually restricted to what was dubbed the "feminine arts," such as weaving, manuscript decoration, or ceramics. Although wealth women were able to become active patrons in the arts, few were able to pursue artistic goals in what was otherwise considered to be a man's world.