The Art of Black American Women: Works of Twenty-Four Artists of the Twentieth Century

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African American women artists have fought both racism and prejudice. Their works remarkably varied in style expression and medium reflect the sensitivity and integrity that is in part a product of this struggle. The art of 24 African American women are examined: Lois Mailou Jones Shirley Woodson Howardena Pindell Vivian Browne Norma Morgan Freida High W. Tesfagiorgis Elizabeth Catlett Jewel Simon Faith Ringgold Emma Amos Robin Holder Cynthia Hawkins Camille Billops Delilah Pierce Yvonne Catchings Gilda Snowden Malkia Roberts Ann Tanksley Alma W. Thomas Clementine Hunter Viola Burley Leak Mary Reed Daniel Adell Westbrook and Nanette Carter. Their work is allied to various schools of art from expressionism to realism.