Intro. to African American Artist Spotlight

Kehinde Wiley painted the official portrait of

(a)  

Jacob Lawrence’s work is often described as __________ and __________-____________ because of its storytelling through bold shapes and bright colors.

(a)  

Amy Sherald uses __________ or _____________ backgrounds to keep the focus on the subject of her portraits.

(a)  

Romare Bearden’s collages symbolized the complexity of __________ __________ identity and history.

(a)  

Kehinde Wiley is best known for painting realistic portraits of historical European figures.

• True

• False

Amy Sherald primarily paints her subjects in grayscale skin tones to remove racial bias and highlight individuality.

• True

• False

Jacob Lawrence's paintings often focused on themes of African American history and migration.

• True

• False

What artistic technique is Romare Bearden best known for?

• Oil Painting

• Collage

• Sculpture

• Watercolor

Kehinde Wiley’s portraits often feature:

• People from history dressed in modern clothes

• Ordinary people in classical, heroic poses

• Famous celebrities in fantasy settings

• Abstract, faceless figures

What major historical event did Jacob Lawrence depict in his famous "Migration Series"?

• The Civil War

• The Harlem Renaissance

• The Great Migration

• The Civil Rights Movement