TY - BOOK AU - Henkes, Robert. TI - The art of Black American women: works of twenty-four artists of the twentieth century SN - 899508189 AV - N 6538.N5 .H389 1993 PY - 1993/// CY - Jefferson, N.C. PB - McFarland KW - African American art KW - African American women artists KW - Art, American N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - 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 ER -