The Art of Black American Women: Works of Twenty-Four Artists of the Twentieth Century

by Robert Henkes

African American women artists have fought both racism and prejudice. Their works, remarkably varied in style, expression and medium, reflect the sensitivity and integrity that is, in part, a product of this struggle.The art of 24 African American women are examined: Lois Mailou Jones, Shirley Woodson, Howardena Pindell, Vivian Browne, Norma Morgan, Freida High W. Tesfagiorgis, Elizabeth Catlett, Jewel Simon, Faith Ringgold, Emma Amos, Robin Holder,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0899508189
• ISBN13: 9780899508184
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.3" x 10.3"