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Overview
Known for her remarkable artwork and for her mystique, Georgia O'Keeffe created evocative paintings that reflected her adopted home of New Mexico. Once a Wisconsin farm girl, she studied classical art technique, but rejected it after a summer art school class helped her find her own artistic style. Upon relocating to New York City, she broke into its bustling art scene with the help of photographer Alfred Stieglitz, whom she later married. Soon, however, O'Keeffe realized her relationship with Stieglitz was hindering her development as an artist and she sought to strike out on her own, finding a true home in New Mexico. In Georgia O'Keeffe, read about the journey of one of America's finest artists.
Covering noted historic and contemporary figures in the arts, business, sports, entertainment, politics, sciences, and social advocacy, among other fields, Women of Achievement profiles women who have made significant and influential contributions to their professions and to the world at large. Each book in the series gives students a complete overview of the subject's life, as well as insight into her professional and personal motivations, while also providing historical context to her achievements.