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Against the odds

Against the odds

African-American Artists and the Harmon Foundation
ArtHistory
Pages
298
Published
1989
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the vibrant history of African American art in the 20th century, focusing on the crucial role of art patronage and exhibitions. It examines the significant contributions of institutions like the Harmon Foundation in supporting and showcasing Black artists. Readers will gain insight into the challenges and triumphs faced by these artists as they shaped American art history.

Prose complexity
10/10

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InformativeIntellectualReflective

Genres

Art History

Authors

D
David C. Driskell

"Highly regarded as an artist, scholar and curator, David Driskell is cited as one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of African American Art. He was the recipient of ten honorary doctoral degrees and contributed significantly to scholarship in the history of art on the role of Black artists in America. He authored seven books on the subject of African American art, co-authored four others, and published more than forty catalogs from exhibitions he curated. His articles and essays...