Black Art: A Cultural History (Rev)

(Part of the World of Art Series and World of Art Series)

by Richard J. Powell

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The African diaspora--a direct result of the transatlantic slave trade and Western colonialism--generated a wide array of artistic achievements in the past century, from blues to reggae, from the paintings of Henry Ossawa Tanner to the video installations of Keith Piper. Richard Powell's study concentrates on the works of art themselves and on how these works, created during a time of major social upheaval and transformation, use black culture as...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0500203628

ISBN13:9780500203620

Release Date:February 2003

Publisher:Thames & Hudson

Length:274 Pages

Weight:1.22 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 5.9" x 8.3"

Related Subjects

African-American Studies Art Arts, Music & Photography History & Criticism Politics & Social Sciences Social Sciences Specific Demographics

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