Posts Tagged African-American Art

Father of African American art

Mike G. on 11 15, 2009 | 3 Comments

Father of African American art

Aaron Douglas, 1899-1979 For 27 years, Aaron Douglas, founder of Fisk University's Art Department, was also head of the Art Department at Fisk University, influencing a great many students, including

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Claude Clark, 1915-

Mike G. on 11 15, 2009 | No Comments

Claude Clark, 1915-

Born in Georgia, Claude Clark has preserved his connection to folk activity and his African American heritage. His paintings, such as "Slave Lynching," tend to be simple and direct, leading the viewer

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