Celebrating Black Artists

Even as discrimination forced them to the margins of society, black artists have made a tremendous impact on American culture. Your students will gain a deeper understanding of how multiple artistic disciplines have benefited from black excellence. Filled with accessible text, full-color photographs, and covering the titans of jazz music like Miles Davis, legendary poets like Langston Hughes, and lesser-known figures like sculptor Augusta Savage, these volumes offer rich profiles of the amazing black men and women who have shaped American art. Features include: Correlates directly with state curricular standards for social studies, which specifically touch on the Harlem Renaissance. Designed to offer greater representation of the many artistic contributions of black Americans. Detailed Chronologies, Chapter Notes, and Further Reading sections offer in-depth information and additional resources for study.