Powell, Richard J.

A thematic survey of black art, tracing the changing visual representations of black culture throughout the twentieth century and into the twenty-first century, looking at specific works of art, and analyzing their significance. Includes biographical notes on featured artists.

Photographs and text help profile six colleges and universities that have the largest collections of African-American art and artifacts.

Text and photographs explore the arts of the Harlem Renaissance, including painting, sculpture, photography, and theater.

A chronological examination of the changing visual representations of African-American culture throughout the twentieth century, discussing painting and sculpture, as well as a wide range of graphic art techniques including photography, video, and performance art.

A thematic survey of black art, tracing the changing visual representations of black culture throughout the twentieth century, looking at specific works of art, and analyzing their significance. Includes biographical notes on featured artists.

Examines contemporary African-American artist Jacob Lawrence's use of motifs and forms to achieve emotional and historical statements.