nationalgalleries | Why are there so few female artists? @nationalgalleriesofscotland | Uploaded May 2020 | Updated October 2024, 9 minutes ago.
The ten most expensive paintings in history were painted by men. And of the $196 billion spent on art at auction in the last decade, women accounted for only 2% of sales. So why are so few female artists represented in the world of art?

In this new series of five films, Questions about Art, we'll explore some frequent musings about art - using questions asked by our audiences. What makes a painting iconic? Who decides what art is worth? Why can’t I touch artworks when I'm in a gallery? Check back weekly for new videos, and get involved in the comments below.

Narrated by Blanche Anderson.

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