Jacob Lawrence
American · 1917–2000 · Painter, Printmaker
Jacob Armstead Lawrence was an American painter known for his portrayal of African-American historical subjects and contemporary life. Lawrence referred to his style as… (Wikipedia)
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Jacob Armstead Lawrence was an American painter known for his portrayal of African-American historical subjects and contemporary life. Lawrence referred to his style as "dynamic cubism", an art form popularized in Europe which drew great inspiration from West African and Meso-American art. For his compositions, Lawrence found inspiration in everyday life in Harlem. He brought the African-American experience to life using blacks and browns juxtaposed with vivid colors. Lawrence also taught and spent 16 years as a professor at the University of Washington.
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social realism
Also known as Beverly Ann Buchanan, Beverly Buchanan, Jacob A. Lawrence, Jacob Armstead Lawrence
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