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008			921112s1993 ncum b a001 0 eng
020			_a899508189
035			_a(AEA)CACB5897D07747589C4D3B40C17D221A
035			_a(OCoLC)27143821
050			_aN 6538.N5 _b.H389 1993
100			_aHenkes, Robert. _9108456
245		4	_aThe art of Black American women : _bworks of twenty-four artists of the twentieth century / _cby Robert Henkes.
260			_aJefferson, N.C. : _bMcFarland, _cc1993.
300			_aix, 274 p., [8] p. of plates : _bill. (some col.) _c26 cm.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_aAfrican 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
650			_aAfrican American art. _9108457
650			_aAfrican American women artists _9108458
650			_aArt, American
942			_cALR
999			_c75615 _d75615