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Revelations, art from the African American South, Timothy Anglin Burgard ; with contributions by Thornton Dial [and three others] ; principal photography by Stephen Pitkin

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 178-181)

illustrations

no index present

non fiction

Revelations

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982465355

Timothy Anglin Burgard ; with contributions by Thornton Dial [and three others] ; principal photography by Stephen Pitkin

art from the African American South

Historically patronised or promoted with such reductive terms as folk, naive, and outsider, the works of many African-American artists born during the Jim Crow era of institutionalised racism - most of whom are self taught - have, until recently, been relegated to the margins of American culture. These artists are now gaining the recognition they rightfully deserve, having addressed some of the most profound and persistent issues in American society, including race, class, gender and spirituality. Featuring more than sixty artworks and a series of insightful essays, this volume captures the impact of the historical legacy of the African diaspora and the ways it has expanded and enriched the history of American art

Foreword / Max Hollein -- New light: art from the African American South / Timothy Anglin Burgard -- Mr. Dial is a man looking for something / Thornton Dial -- An artist goes back to the ocean / Lonnie Holley -- Peacemaker / Joe Minter -- Catalogue / Timothy Anglin Burgard and Lauren Palmor -- Artist Biographies / Lauren Palmor