The African diaspora - a direct result of the transatlantic slave trade and Western colonialism - has generated a wide array of artistic achievements,from blues and reggae,to the paintings of the pioneering African American artist Henry Ossawa Tanner and video creations of contemporary hip-hop artists. This book concentrates on how these works,often created during times of major social upheaval and transformation,use black culture both as a subject and as context. From musings on "the souls of black folk"in late nineteenth-century art,to questions of racial and cultural identities in performance,media,and computer-assisted arts in the twenty-first century,this book examines the philosophical and social forces that have shaped a black presence in modern and contemporary visual culture.Now updated,this new edition helps us understand better how the first two decades of the twenty-first century have been a transformative moment in which previous assumptions about race,difference,and identity have been irrevocably altered,with art providing a useful lens through which to think about these compelling issues.With 218 illustrations in colour
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Publisher: Thames & Hudson LtdISBN: 9780500204665Number of pages: 360Weight: 760 gDimensions: 210 x 150 mmEdition: Third edition
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'With this new edition,the formidable Powell has achieved something that seemed impossible: making this landmark book more indispensable than ever'- Thelma Golden,Director and Chief Curator of The Studio Museum in Harlem,New York City'Powell's writing provides that rare combination of being comprehensive and contemporary,expressed with such clarity...Black Art's relevance is undiminished'- Zoé Whitley,Director,Chisenhale Gallery'Excellent artists'profiles,lots of reproductions,and illuminating and original discussions of the social and cultural contexts and implications'- Booklist'Significantly advances the discourse on black art and culture'- International Review of African American Art
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