The Other Side of Color: African American Art in the Collection of Camille O. and William H. Cosby, Jr.
Description
David C. Driskell’s easy-to-read and thorough critique of the African American art experience—the other side of color—breaks new ground in presenting almost one hundred selections from a unique art collection that provides the context for this book. First is an overview of the history of African American art--which in this country predates the Civil War--and a detailed explanation of the raison d’etre behind the Cosby collection. Part 2 discusses five prominent postcolonial African American artists who lead the way for future black artists and the struggles they over...
ISBN(s)
0764914553, 9780764914553
