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David Bindman
The Image of the Black in Western Art
This landmark series explores the representation of Black individuals in Western art from antiquity through the early 20th century. It examines how artists across different eras depicted Black figures, reflecting changing societal views and historical contexts. This collection is essential for understanding the visual history of race and its artistic portrayal.

The Image of the Black in Western Art, Volume III: From the "Age of Discovery" to the Age of Abolition, Part 1: Artists of the Renaissance and Baroque
The Image of the Black in Western Art #3.1
The Image of the Black in Western Art, Volume IV: From the American Revolution to World War I, Part 1: Slaves and Liberators: New Edition
The Image of the Black in Western Art #4.1
Image of the Black in Western Art Vol. V, Pt. 1
The Image of the Black in Western Art #5.1
Image of the Black in Western Art Vol. V
The Image of the Black in Western ArtThe series is designed to be read chronologically by volume number, as each part builds upon the historical and artistic analysis of the preceding eras. While individual volumes focus on specific periods, the overarching narrative benefits from sequential reading.
The series employs an interdisciplinary approach, combining art history with social and cultural history to analyze the representation of Black individuals. It meticulously documents visual evidence and contextualizes it within broader historical narratives.
This series is invaluable for scholars and students of art history, African American studies, and cultural studies, as well as general readers interested in the visual history of race and its portrayal in Western art.