african american artists

Examines the lives and careers of artists Romare Bearden, known for his collages and paintings of the African-American experience, and Faith Ringgold, who specializes in painting on quilted canvas with frames of quilted fabric. Includes rare footage of Bearden at work.

Contains photographs and essays that examine the work of African-American artists held by the Art Institute of Chicago, and includes discussion of several works in which African-Americans are the subject.

Biography of Romare Bearden who used collages and paintings to express the African-American experience.

Offers informative material on African-Americans who have achieved distinction in the arts and as entertainers.

Biographical profiles of twenty contemporary black American artists.

Explores the life and career of Harlem Renaissance visual artist Aaron Douglas, looking at the ways in which he used his art to further the cause of racial equality; and includes numerous reproductions of his work.

A representative collection of African American artists and their unique styles of art.