African Americans in Art: Selections from the Art Institute of Chicago

by Susan F.N L. Rossen, Art Institute of Chicago

Highlights African American artists represented at The Art Institute of Chicago. Provides an overview of concerns surrounding race in art, celebrates the achievements of a number of artists, and provides a multifaceted view of American art and culture, with four essays and a stunning portfolio of 29 images illustrated in color, with brief entries examining individual works. Distributed by the University of Washington Press. Lacks a subject index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

136 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1999

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[Stephani · Rating 3 out of 5]

My accurate review would be 3 1/2 stars. I learned a lot from this book, and it left me wanting more -- which isn't a bad thing.