Discuss Topics Week 10 Twentieth Century African-American Artists
Please respond to the following, using on line sites and your text as the basis for your post.
· Choose two (2) works by two of the following late 20th century African-American artists, and compare and contrast their art: Bearden, Lawrence, Basquiat, or Colescott. Describe 3-4 specific elements that show the multiplicity of the African-American experience.
· Be original in your comments and explain which artist’s work you would put in your own home and why. Here are two websites to use. If you find another site that you like, post that as part of your initial post. Copy and paste all links below to make them live.
Jacob Lawrence, New York Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) at
Here are two pictures and some comments to get you started as well as a link to an article that discusses how much a Japanese millionaire just paid for a Basquiat:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/18/arts/jean-michel-basquiat-painting-is-sold-for-110-million-at-auction.html?emc=edit_nn_20170519&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=79156706&te=1&_r=0
Class, I really like the recent work that has been featured in the MOMA by Basquiat. Here is a link to an article that discusses this:
Part 2: Student Response: (Respond to the Student Below)
Octavia Dwight
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Well I would say after looking at all the artwork bearden and basquait has simliar style, I just like how they use so much color and everything just pops and stands out.I also like how both of their images look more african american style as far as using african americans in alot of artwork. One of my favorite pictures I would love to have in my home is the Jean Michel abstract picture basquait did. I say that because it gives off so many beautiful thoughts and vibes all in that one picture.
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