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BLK ART
The Audacious Legacy of Black Artists and Models in Western Art
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A fun and fact-filled introduction to the dismissed Black art masters and models who shook up the world.
Elegant. Refined. Exclusionary. Interrupted. The foundations of fine art are shifting through the vibrant influence of Black artists and models historically left out of mainstream narratives. From the hidden faces within museum collections to the groundbreaking work of Black American painters and sculptors shaping the 1920s and beyond, BLK ART reveals the profound impact Black individuals have made in Western art history. This captivating work travels from royal palaces to the lively streets of 1920s Paris, bringing forth a Black history rarely seen and deservedly celebrated.
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Ideal for readers interested in arts and culture, Black history, and art history enthusiasts seeking a fresh and inclusive perspective on Western art. Suitable for fans of visual storytelling and those passionate about social justice and representation in the arts.
Then, after hundreds of years of Black faces cast as only the subject of the white gaze, a small group of trailblazing Black American painters and sculptors reached national and international fame, setting the stage for the flourishing of Black art in the 1920s and beyond.
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2024 NAACP Image Awards Nominee: Outstanding Non-Fiction
A fun and fact-filled introduction to the dismissed Black art masters and models who shook up the world.
Elegant. Refined. Exclusionary. Interrupted. The foundations of the fine art world are shaking. Beyoncé and Jay-Z break the internet by blending modern Black culture with fine art in their iconic music video filmed in the Louvre. Kehinde Wiley powerfully subverts European masterworks. Calls resonate for diversity in museums and the resignations of leaders of the old guard. It’s clear that modern-day museums can no longer exist without change—and without recognising that Black people have been a part of the Western art world since its beginnings.
Quietly held within museum and private collections around the world are hundreds of faces of Black men and women, many of their stories unknown. From paintings of majestic kings to a portrait of a young girl named Isabella in Amsterdam, these models lived diverse lives while helping shape the art world along the way. Then, after hundreds of years of Black faces cast as only the subject of the white gaze, a small group of trailblazing Black American painters and sculptors reached national and international fame, setting the stage for the flourishing of Black art in the 1920s and beyond.
Captivating and informative, BLK ART is an essential work that elevates a globally dismissed legacy to its proper place in the mainstream art canon. From the hushed corridors of royal palaces to the bustling streets of 1920s Paris—this is Black history like never seen before.
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Library Journal hails the book as "a lively, engaging examination of a serious and under-addressed topic." Rachel Ignotofsky, bestselling author and creator of Women In Art, calls it "a must have for every art history enthusiast," praising its curation and commentary that highlight overlooked Black creators. Lavinya Stennett, founder of The Black Curriculum, describes it as "the book we all needed growing up," and a testament to Black legacy that resonates across generations. This beautifully researched and entertaining tribute is recommended for both art experts and newcomers.
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ISBN: 9780063272415
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 16 March 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Harper
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 203.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 885g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Zaria Ware is an award-winning poet and writer and lover of all things historical. She fell in love with the past and longed to see herself in it which is why she has created BLK ART.
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