Adrienne Rich (1929-2012) was an American poet, essayist, teacher and activist.  She wrote especially about the oppression of women and lesbians.  Her books included A Change of the World, Atlas of the Difficult World and Of Woman Born: Motherhood as…

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) was a Russian-French artist known for his modernist work, who created in a variety of formats, including paintings, stained glass, stage sets and tapestries.  He was greatly influenced by his Jewish heritage.  Chagall produced some erotic pieces. …

George Grosz (1893-1959) was a German artist known for his caricatures of life in 1920’s Berlin.  A member of the Dada and New Objectivity groups, he usually drew in pen and ink and occasionally in watercolor.  Grosz was also a…

Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827) was an English caricaturist, noted for his political and social satire.  His main subject was London street life, and his most popular works were the “Tours of Dr. Syntax” series.  He also illustrated many contemporary novels, including…