Wheaton Library To Highlight African American Art Of The 20th Century

Wheaton IL

06 February, 2021

8:10 PM

Description

Press release from Wheaton Public Library: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Art historian Jeff Mishur presents a lecture on a selection of African American artists of the twentieth century. Mr. Mishur 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. Register here for Zoom webinar link:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_52ih2wGBS2-SD6OL1u83eg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom webinar. This press release was produced by the Wheaton Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.