Rockport Public Library

David Driskell, icons of nature and history, edited by Jessica May ; essays and contributions by Julie L. McGee, [and 13 others]

eng

Includes bibliographical references

individual biography

illustrationsportraits

no index present

non fiction

David Driskell

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edited by Jessica May ; essays and contributions by Julie L. McGee, [and 13 others]

icons of nature and history

David Driskell (1931-2020) was one of the most revered and boundary-breaking American artists, long recognized for his vibrant and versatile painting and printmaking practice, which combined his sharp observation of American landscapes and his interest in the imagery and aesthetic innovations of the African diaspora. Driskell was equally well-known as a curator, art historian, and educator, and his career as both artist and scholar created a durable public record of the long history of art made by African Americans.The exhibition and accompanying catalogue survey seven decades of the artist s painterly practice from the 1950s forward. Driskell's command of color and line is showcased through his beloved subjects, including the natural world, remembrances of the Southern Black experience, and the Black Christian church. The book includes a primary essay by Driskell scholar and curator Julie McGee as well as many other testaments to Driskell by major American artists, art historians, and museum professionals. The catalogue also features a selection of Driskell's most significant writings, introducing the full range of his career to future generations of readers

Directors' prefaces / Rand Suffolk, Mark H. C. Bessire -- Lenders and supporters of the exhibition -- Acknowledgments / Julie L. McGee, Jessica May, and Michael Rooks -- David Driskell: icons of nature and history / Julie L. McGee -- The budding modern art scene of Washington, DC, and David Driskell's early years / Renée Maurer -- David Driskell at Skowhegan / Sarah Workneh and Katie Sonnenborn -- Self-portraiture / Shaun Leonardo -- Painting as liturgy / Michael Rooks -- David C. Driskell: the Fisk University years / Keith Morrison -- Lois Dodd in conversation with Jessica May -- William T. Williams in conversation wtih Julie L. McGee -- Two centuries: the canon redefined / Thelma Golden -- In his own words: David Driskell on the imperative of collecting African American art / Lowery Stokes Sims -- David C. Driskell: artist, advocate, and witness / Richard J. Powell -- Select writings by David C. Driskell / as chosen by Richard J. Powell -- David Driskell chronology / Monet Timmons -- Checklist -- Bibliography / Monet Timmons -- Authors and contributors

Icons of nature and history