An Uncommon Journey: African American Art of the Twentieth Century

Program Type:

Art, History, Virtual Program

Age Group:

Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Event Details

In celebration of Black History Month, art historian Jeff Mishur presents a lecture on a selection of African American artists of the twentieth century. Jeff will discuss works by Henry Ossawa Tanner; Aaron Douglass; Walter Ellison; Archibald Motley Jr.; Jacob Lawrence; Faith Ringgold and others.

Several styles practiced by African American artists will be discussed within the context of major European and American art movements including the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement occurring in the United States between the World Wars.

Please note: this program is being presented via Zoom ONLY with no in-person viewing option. If you do not have a computer at home or need assistance with Zoom, please reach out to omullenax@phpl.info.