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The Modern period, encompassing nearly a century of stylistic movements and social developments, was a time during which women moved from generally anonymous practitioners of craft to recognized and influential "artists". This is the period of "isms", including realism, impressionism, cubism, surrealism, and abstract expressionism - to name a few. Its dates are imprecise and debatable, but generally it is thought to begin in the last quarter of the 19th century and to extend through the third quarter of the 20th century. Women at the start of this period were often pioneers, not only in the formation of a particular style, but in finding the means to support themselves through their art. They often paved the way for increasing numbers of women to achieve elevated status in the realm of fine art.
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