Women have played a pivotal and enduring role throughout history in the development of various art forms, whether as creators, muses, critics, or researchers. The role of women in the arts can be summarized through the following aspects: 1. Women as Artists Visual Arts: Pioneering female artists have emerged in painting and sculpture, such as Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keeffe, and the female counterpart of Le Corbusier in architecture. In the Arab world, contemporary artists like Mona Hatoum and Lubna Zubaidi have made significant contributions. Performing Arts: Women have played a major role in theater, cinema, dance, and music, contributing to the renewal of artistic methods and opening new avenues for expression. Literary Arts: Women have excelled in poetry, novels, and playwriting, using their writings to express personal experiences and societal issues. 2. Women as Muses in the Arts Many major works of art throughout history have been inspired by women—their image, stories, or symbolic significance. Women have become icons in classical and modern painting, design, and cinema. 3. Women as Critics and Researchers Many women have contributed to establishing new critical theories, particularly in the fields of: Art criticism Feminist criticism Art history This contribution has allowed for a reevaluation of artistic heritage from a comprehensive and balanced perspective, highlighting female artists who were historically overlooked. 4. Women in Art Preservation and Management Women occupy important positions in museums, cultural centers, libraries, and heritage institutions, contributing to: Documenting artworks Organizing exhibitions Supporting art education 5. Women in Renewing Artistic Concepts In contemporary arts, women contribute to: Breaking stereotypes Using art to address issues of identity, the body, and freedom Introducing new methods such as Performance Art and Multimedia Arts Conclusion Women’s presence in the arts is not merely participatory; it is a driving force that has shaped the course of human creativity and opened new horizons for aesthetic and intellectual expression. Today, women are an essential part of shaping the global and Arab art scenes alike.....Almustaqbal University, The First University in Iraq