Courage, individuality, and exceptional talent were needed by many female artists to step out of the shadows of their male counterparts and be taken seriously with their art. The partly adventurous life stories of these 13 strong women are as fascinating as their magnificent works - from Maria Sybilla Merian's delicate flower and animal paintings to Niki de Saint Phalle's colorful Nanas. A great gift for anyone who wants to make art appealing to children.