The art of Black American women : works of twenty-four artists of the twentieth century /
Henkes, Robert.
The art of Black American women : works of twenty-four artists of the twentieth century / by Robert Henkes. - Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c1993. - ix, 274 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
African American women artists have fought both racism and prejudice. Their works, remarkably varied in style, expression and medium, reflect the sensitivity and integrity that is, in part, a product of this struggle. The art of 24 African American women are examined: Lois Mailou Jones, Shirley Woodson, Howardena Pindell, Vivian Browne, Norma Morgan, Freida High W. Tesfagiorgis, Elizabeth Catlett, Jewel Simon, Faith Ringgold, Emma Amos, Robin Holder, Cynthia Hawkins, Camille Billops, Delilah Pierce, Yvonne Catchings, Gilda Snowden, Malkia Roberts, Ann Tanksley, Alma Woodsey Thomas, Clementine Hunter, Viola Burley Leak, Mary Reed Daniel, Adell Westbrook, and Nanette Carter. Their work is allied to various schools of art, from expressionism to realism. www.alibris.com
899508189
African American art.
African American women artists
Art, American
N 6538.N5 / .H389 1993
The art of Black American women : works of twenty-four artists of the twentieth century / by Robert Henkes. - Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c1993. - ix, 274 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
African American women artists have fought both racism and prejudice. Their works, remarkably varied in style, expression and medium, reflect the sensitivity and integrity that is, in part, a product of this struggle. The art of 24 African American women are examined: Lois Mailou Jones, Shirley Woodson, Howardena Pindell, Vivian Browne, Norma Morgan, Freida High W. Tesfagiorgis, Elizabeth Catlett, Jewel Simon, Faith Ringgold, Emma Amos, Robin Holder, Cynthia Hawkins, Camille Billops, Delilah Pierce, Yvonne Catchings, Gilda Snowden, Malkia Roberts, Ann Tanksley, Alma Woodsey Thomas, Clementine Hunter, Viola Burley Leak, Mary Reed Daniel, Adell Westbrook, and Nanette Carter. Their work is allied to various schools of art, from expressionism to realism. www.alibris.com
899508189
African American art.
African American women artists
Art, American
N 6538.N5 / .H389 1993
