Copy of African American Artists
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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African American Artists
Discovering
"Art hurts. Art urges voyages - and it is easier to stay at home."
-Gwendolyn Brooks
Pre-Civil War
Only means to artistic acceptance and success required adherence to European aesthetics and a rejection of their personal experience.
Robert Duncanson
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Exploring Freedom
Late 19th Century
These artists sought to present an alternative to the stereotypical images of African Americans common at the time by presenting them as full-fledged participants in American society. They were successful in portraying their community during a time when art was still confined to European aesthetics.
Edmonia
Lewis
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The Harlem Renaissance
1920s
These artists rejected landscapes for the figurative, rural scenes for urban and focused on class, culture and Africa to bring ethnic consciousness into art and create a new black identity. The New Negro movement would later be known as the Harlem Renaissance.
Aaron
Douglas
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Social Activism
1960s & 1970s
Images of the civil rights and black power movements, depictions of important African American leaders, and racism's effect on America were all important subject matter for African American artists in this era.
THE BLACK
ARTS
MOVEMENT
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Faith
Ringgold
Modern Identities
Presently, many African American artists are concerned with self-expression and the exploration of issues that concern African peoples worldwide. This came during a time when many scholars began diaspora studies that analyzed the commonalities shared by people of African descent around the world. At the same time, many artists including Jean-Michel Basquiat began using their own life experiences to develop a highly personal art form.
Jean-Michel
Basquait
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