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Black Art: A Cultural History

Richard J. Powell • Thames & Hudson • ISBN 9780500203620

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Black Art: A Cultural History

Richard J. Powell • Thames & Hudson • ISBN-13 9780500203620

ISBN-10 Not provided • 1997 • 1st Edition

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ISBN 9780500203620 • Completeness 70

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Richard J. Powell's 'Black Art: A Cultural History' provides a comprehensive overview of African American art and its evolution from the 19th century to the present. The book explores the cultural, political, and social contexts that have shaped African American art, highlighting key artists, movements, and themes. Powell examines the role of art in the African American experience and its impact on the broader art world.

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Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Paperback1st EditionDecember 2002
Pages: 256Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

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Contributor: Richard J. Powell

Cultural context

Category: African American ArtCategory: Art CriticismCategory: Black AestheticsCategory: Contemporary ArtCategory: Harlem RenaissanceCategory: Visual CultureCategory: CriticismInfluenced by: Harlem Renaissance ArtistsInfluenced by: Romare BeardenInfluenced by: Jacob LawrenceInfluenced by: Faith RinggoldInfluenced by: Jean-Michel BasquiatInfluenced by: Augusta SavageInfluenced by: Aaron DouglasInfluenced by: Kara WalkerInfluenced: Contemporary African American ArtistsInfluenced: Art HistoriansInfluenced: Cultural CriticsInfluenced: Visual ArtistsInfluenced: Art EducatorsInfluenced: CuratorsInfluenced: Art CollectorsInfluenced: Museum ProfessionalsCornerstone of: African American Art History

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