In this volume 10 art historians respond to a 2002 exhibit at the St. Louis Art Museum with conflicting opinions about the work and life of Artemisia Gentileschi. The articles address particular paintings as well as more general themes such as attitudes toward women's improper sexual behavior in 17th-century Rome, Artemisia's production, and the politics of reputation. The text is accompanied by b&w reproductions and color plates. Distributed by The David Brown Book Co. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)