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Revelations : art from the African American South

Burgard, Timothy AnglinDial, Thornton(Contributions by)Holley, Lonnie(Contributions by)Minter, Joe(Contributions by)Palmor, Lauren(Contributions by)
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Historically patronised or promoted with such reductive terms as "folk," "naive," and "outsider," the works of many African-American artists born during the Jim Crow era of institutionalised racism - most of whom are self taught-have,until recently, been relegated to the margins of American culture.

These artists are now gaining the recognition they rightfully deserve, having addressed some of the most profound and persistent issues in American society including race, class, gender and spirituality. Originally created as expressions of individual identity and communal solidarity, they eloquent objects are also powerful testaments to the continuity and survival of the African-American culture.

Featuring more than sixty artworks and a series of insightful essays, this volume captures the impact of the historical legacy or the African Diaspora and the ways it has expanded and enriched the history of American art.

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Product Details
Prestel
3791357174 / 9783791357171
Hardback
08/01/2018
Germany
English
183 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour)
27 cm
Published on the occasion of the exhibition of same name held at de Young, San Francisco, 3rd June-1st April 2018 Published in association with Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.