African American Art
From a rare group of photographs by early African American studios to an important group of works by self-taught artist Bill Traylor to William H. Johnson’s vibrant portrayals of faith and family, to Mickalene Thomas’s contemporary exploration of black female identity, the museum’s holdings reflect its long-standing commitment to Black ...
African-American art - Wikipedia
The earliest evidence of African-American art in the United States is the work of skilled craftsmen slaves from New England. Two categories of slave craft items survive from colonial America: articles that were created for personal use by slaves and articles created for public use.
African American Art History Initiative
Project about creating a more robust and accurate history of African American art.
African American Art – A Tapestry of Rich Cultural Heritages
2024年3月25日 · African American art embodies the complex history and rich heritage of Black Americans, reflecting their struggle, resilience, and expressiveness through visual narrative. Aspects of this art often draw from the African diaspora, slavery, and antebellum experiences in the United States.
Black History, and American Art, a story - African American Registry
Painting, carving, graphic arts, and crafts were created by people of African descent in the United States and influenced by Black, African, and African American culture. During America's early years, between the 16th and the early 18th century, Black art …
16 Black Artists to Know - National Gallery of Art
Looking to deepen your knowledge of Black artists? Explore the connections between eight pairs of artists in our collection. Some share a similar approach to artmaking, others a specific subject. A few even knew each other personally—two were roommates and two are closely related. Alma Thomas and Sylvia Snowden.
14 Groundbreaking African American Artists Who Shaped History
For centuries, African American artists have helped shape the visual culture of the United States. Often channeling their familial backgrounds and personal experiences in their work, these creative figures have influenced and inspired much of American art's evolution.
10 Black Artists Who Changed Art History - Domestika
From pastoral landscapes to protest art, discover the work of ten pioneering black American artists and their history. Art tends to have two effects on us when we view it. The first is the purely aesthetic, the heart-wrenching power of seeing something novel, beautiful, frightening, or …
A History of African-American Artists: From 1792 to the Present
Illustrated with more than 420 black-and-white illustrations and 61 color reproductions — including rediscovered classics, works no longer extant, and art never before seen in this country — A History of African-American Artists is a stunning achievement.
National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center - Ohio History …
The National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center in Wilberforce, Ohio, presents a new exhibit called Rhythm of Revolution-The Transformative Power of Black Art 1619 to the Present. The exhibit maps the visual flow of artistic, cultural, social, and political change in America from 1619 to the present day.