Book Review: The Story of Art Without Men

This review examines Katy Hessel’s The Story of Art Without Men, a revisionist work that highlights the artistic contributions of women over the past five centuries. While the book adds visibility to female artists and challenges dominant narratives, this critique explores its limitations in dismantling Eurocentrism and structural hierarchies within art historiography. By contextualizing Hessel’s work alongside foundational feminist texts, the review evaluates its methodological approach and contribution to current debates in feminist art history and institutional critique.