Articles related to "African American Artists"
Jacob Lawrence
Short biography of one of the first African-American painters to move beyond race barriers and achieve international fame.
jacob lawrence • african-american artists • the migration of the negro • harlem renaissance • claude mckay
Short biography of one of the first African-American painters to move beyond race barriers and achieve international fame.
jacob lawrence • african-american artists • the migration of the negro • harlem renaissance • claude mckay
Nella Larsen - Complexion and Complexities
Discussion of Nella Larsen's novels as social commentaries of her era.
nella larsen • african american women's literature • women's literature • american literature • harlem renaissance
Discussion of Nella Larsen's novels as social commentaries of her era.
nella larsen • african american women's literature • women's literature • american literature • harlem renaissance
Writing Families: A Natural Partnership Part 2
Part Two in a series on African-American authors/illustrators of award-winning children's books who work with family members as their writing partners. This article focuses on the collaborative wife and husband team of Patricia and Frederick McKissack.
writing • writing partners • children's books • awards • illustrators
Part Two in a series on African-American authors/illustrators of award-winning children's books who work with family members as their writing partners. This article focuses on the collaborative wife and husband team of Patricia and Frederick McKissack.
writing • writing partners • children's books • awards • illustrators
Writing Families: A Natural Partnership Part 1
Part One in a series on African-American authors/illustrators of award-winning children's books who work with family members as their writing partners. This article focuses on the collaborative father and son team of Walter Dean and Christopher Myers.
writing • writing partners • children's books • awards • illustrators
Part One in a series on African-American authors/illustrators of award-winning children's books who work with family members as their writing partners. This article focuses on the collaborative father and son team of Walter Dean and Christopher Myers.
writing • writing partners • children's books • awards • illustrators
Eternal Foreigners Among Eternal Strangers
Seeking a life not dictated by the "color line," these African-Americans left the United States for Europe.
african american history • black expatriates • james baldwin • chester himes • richard wright
Seeking a life not dictated by the "color line," these African-Americans left the United States for Europe.
african american history • black expatriates • james baldwin • chester himes • richard wright
Abolitionist John Brown in Art
John Brown's life and fateful attacks against slavery in America inspired works by artists Currier and Ives, Thomas Hovenden, Horace Pippin and Jacob Lawrence.
john brown • horace pippin • jacob lawrence • thomas hovenden • henry ossawa tanner
John Brown's life and fateful attacks against slavery in America inspired works by artists Currier and Ives, Thomas Hovenden, Horace Pippin and Jacob Lawrence.
john brown • horace pippin • jacob lawrence • thomas hovenden • henry ossawa tanner
Archibald Motley
Motley's detailed and vibrant works depict 20th century black culture, history, and nightlife, particularly scenes of Chicago.
archibald motley • african-american artists • george wesley bellows • the jazz age • henry ossawa tanner
Motley's detailed and vibrant works depict 20th century black culture, history, and nightlife, particularly scenes of Chicago.
archibald motley • african-american artists • george wesley bellows • the jazz age • henry ossawa tanner
Artist Henry Ossawa Tanner
Henry Ossawa Tanner was the most successful African-American painter of his era and helped to open channels of acceptance and opportunity for those who followed.
henry ossawa tanner • african-american artists • thomas eakins • benjamin tucker tanner • john brown
Henry Ossawa Tanner was the most successful African-American painter of his era and helped to open channels of acceptance and opportunity for those who followed.
henry ossawa tanner • african-american artists • thomas eakins • benjamin tucker tanner • john brown
Horace Pippin
Believing that art education comes from within the soul, Pippin rose from poverty to become one of America's best-known black painters.
horace pippin • african american artists • world war i • john brown • henri rousseau
Believing that art education comes from within the soul, Pippin rose from poverty to become one of America's best-known black painters.
horace pippin • african american artists • world war i • john brown • henri rousseau
In the Wake of BAM
Similar to social and political change American African Literature and Poetry has ridden on the waves of movements. The most recent movement of significance in Black America was the Black Arts Movement...
black arts movement • amiri baraka • leroi jones • gwendolyn brooks • toni morrison
Similar to social and political change American African Literature and Poetry has ridden on the waves of movements. The most recent movement of significance in Black America was the Black Arts Movement...
black arts movement • amiri baraka • leroi jones • gwendolyn brooks • toni morrison
What is Outsider Art?
How is Outsider Art different from Folk Art? Why is it Important? From prisons, to mental institutions, to rural areas, Outsider artists often live outside the mainstream
folk art • outsider art • what is outsider art • james hampton • altar
How is Outsider Art different from Folk Art? Why is it Important? From prisons, to mental institutions, to rural areas, Outsider artists often live outside the mainstream
folk art • outsider art • what is outsider art • james hampton • altar
Zora Neal Hurston - Womanist Model
This article discusses Zora Neal Hurston as a model for African American womanist literature and thought.
zora neal hurston • african american women's literature • american literature • women's literature • harlem renaissance
This article discusses Zora Neal Hurston as a model for African American womanist literature and thought.
zora neal hurston • african american women's literature • american literature • women's literature • harlem renaissance
NYC History, Museums on a Budget
With Over 100 Museums in New York, What's Worth the Money? This article describes a handful of institutions which are light on the purse and heavy on the brain.
history • culture • museums • museum mile • el museo del barrio
With Over 100 Museums in New York, What's Worth the Money? This article describes a handful of institutions which are light on the purse and heavy on the brain.
history • culture • museums • museum mile • el museo del barrio
This Far by Faith: An African American Resource for Worship
The new hymnal produced by Augsburg Fortress, <I>This Far by Faith</I>. This incorporates many styles and songs from the African-American community.
luther • bugenhagen • african american • hymns • hymnal
The new hymnal produced by Augsburg Fortress, <I>This Far by Faith</I>. This incorporates many styles and songs from the African-American community.
luther • bugenhagen • african american • hymns • hymnal
MTV Turns 25
Can Pink, Justin, and Beyonce define the next quarter century of MTV the way Madonna and MJ did for the first 25 years?
25 years of mtv • madonna • michael jackson • pink • bon jovi
Can Pink, Justin, and Beyonce define the next quarter century of MTV the way Madonna and MJ did for the first 25 years?
25 years of mtv • madonna • michael jackson • pink • bon jovi
Richard Wright
Richard Wright's new view of African-American writing after the Harlem Renaissance.
richard wright • blueprint for negro writing • native son • american literature • world war
Richard Wright's new view of African-American writing after the Harlem Renaissance.
richard wright • blueprint for negro writing • native son • american literature • world war
Celebrating Black History Month through Writing
With Black History Month in full swing, many middle school teachers should consider using the RAFT writing technique to celebrate Black History in their classrooms.
black history month • writing technique middle school • middle school writing activity • raft writing technique • role audience format topic
With Black History Month in full swing, many middle school teachers should consider using the RAFT writing technique to celebrate Black History in their classrooms.
black history month • writing technique middle school • middle school writing activity • raft writing technique • role audience format topic
Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art
Perched atop a gentle slope of the 55-acre estate is Cheekwood Mansion, former home to one of Nashville's most celebrated families and a haven for the arts.
cheekwood botanical garden & museum of art • nashville • tennessee • bryant fleming • phillip kerrigan
Perched atop a gentle slope of the 55-acre estate is Cheekwood Mansion, former home to one of Nashville's most celebrated families and a haven for the arts.
cheekwood botanical garden & museum of art • nashville • tennessee • bryant fleming • phillip kerrigan
Classic Authors: Langston Hughes
A brief biography of Langston Hughes.
harlem renaissance • langston hughes • jazz • african-americans
A brief biography of Langston Hughes.
harlem renaissance • langston hughes • jazz • african-americans
Death of Michael Jackson Warms Hearts
Death of Michael Jackson not only leaves behind a legacy of entertainment, dance moves and pop music, but also a host of touched lives impacted by his musical ingenious
death of michael jackson • life of michael jackson • tribute to michael jackson • remembering michael jackson • growing up with michael jackson
Death of Michael Jackson not only leaves behind a legacy of entertainment, dance moves and pop music, but also a host of touched lives impacted by his musical ingenious
death of michael jackson • life of michael jackson • tribute to michael jackson • remembering michael jackson • growing up with michael jackson
Inner City Music - 80s to Present
Early urban artists attracted black followers. Rock & roll and disco artists made crossover music. Since the late 80s, blacks have stopped the deliberate crossover trend.
urbanmusiccrossover • keithsweat • funk • maryj.blige • teddyriley
Early urban artists attracted black followers. Rock & roll and disco artists made crossover music. Since the late 80s, blacks have stopped the deliberate crossover trend.
urbanmusiccrossover • keithsweat • funk • maryj.blige • teddyriley
Montgomery Alabama and the Civil Rights Movement
Birthplace of Civil Rights the location of the first church of Dr King and where Rosa Parks kept her seat, Montgomery honors the contributions of Civil Rights leaders.
civil rights the • dr king • montgomery al • montgomery alabama • the civil rights movement
Birthplace of Civil Rights the location of the first church of Dr King and where Rosa Parks kept her seat, Montgomery honors the contributions of Civil Rights leaders.
civil rights the • dr king • montgomery al • montgomery alabama • the civil rights movement
The Black Heritage Trail Museums
The Museum of African-American History includes the first black church building built in Boston and the oldest African Meeting House still standing.
museum of african-american history • black heritage trail • legacy society • freedman’s bank • institute of museum and library services
The Museum of African-American History includes the first black church building built in Boston and the oldest African Meeting House still standing.
museum of african-american history • black heritage trail • legacy society • freedman’s bank • institute of museum and library services
The Story of the Supremes Exhibit
It has long been Mary Wilson's dream that her collection of stunning costumes would be exhibited for all to see. The garments will be shown at the V&A and around the UK.
the supremes • mary wilson • diana ross • florence ballard • barbara martin
It has long been Mary Wilson's dream that her collection of stunning costumes would be exhibited for all to see. The garments will be shown at the V&A and around the UK.
the supremes • mary wilson • diana ross • florence ballard • barbara martin
Rock Stars Cross Over to Country Music Charts
Darius Rucker, Kid Rock, The Eagles, Robert Plant, Jewel, and Jon Bon Jovi are the latest in a long line of rock and pop stars to find success with country music.
rock stars cross over to country music charts • billboard hot 100 • darius rucker country hits • robert plant country hits • jewel country hits
Darius Rucker, Kid Rock, The Eagles, Robert Plant, Jewel, and Jon Bon Jovi are the latest in a long line of rock and pop stars to find success with country music.
rock stars cross over to country music charts • billboard hot 100 • darius rucker country hits • robert plant country hits • jewel country hits
The Legacy of Michael Jackson, King of Pop
When as a youth Michael Jackson sang the for Jackson Five, no one would have guessed that he would some day become the biggest star in the world. His legacy continues.
michael jackson • michael jackson king of pop • michael jackson's legacy • the legacy of michael jackson • king of pop
When as a youth Michael Jackson sang the for Jackson Five, no one would have guessed that he would some day become the biggest star in the world. His legacy continues.
michael jackson • michael jackson king of pop • michael jackson's legacy • the legacy of michael jackson • king of pop
The Quilts of Gee's Bend, Alabama
The women living in and around the towns of Boykin and Rehoboth along County Road 29 in Wilcox County first made quilts for warmth.
quilts of gee's bend • william arnett • architecture of the quilt • philadelphia museum of art • mary lee bendolph
The women living in and around the towns of Boykin and Rehoboth along County Road 29 in Wilcox County first made quilts for warmth.
quilts of gee's bend • william arnett • architecture of the quilt • philadelphia museum of art • mary lee bendolph
Bebe and Cece Winans Release Reunion Album Still
Gospel fans are thrilled to see Gospel duet Bebe and Cece Winans together again. Their reunion album, Still, was released October 6, 2009. This is a great Christmas gift.
bebe and cece winans • bebe & cece winans • bebe winans • cece winans • still
Gospel fans are thrilled to see Gospel duet Bebe and Cece Winans together again. Their reunion album, Still, was released October 6, 2009. This is a great Christmas gift.
bebe and cece winans • bebe & cece winans • bebe winans • cece winans • still
Florida Highwaymen, Vintage Art
Highwaymen art, a product of Florida's history of segregation, depicts unique tropical beauty in styles ranging from self taught to sophisticated artistic expression.
florida highwaymen • vintage art • outsider art • african-american landscape painters • tropical beauty
Highwaymen art, a product of Florida's history of segregation, depicts unique tropical beauty in styles ranging from self taught to sophisticated artistic expression.
florida highwaymen • vintage art • outsider art • african-american landscape painters • tropical beauty
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