Romare Bearden in the Homeland of His Imagination: An Artist's Reckoning with the South (A Ferris and Ferris Book)

Romare Bearden: A Life in Art is a comprehensive and insightful biography that delves into the life and work of one of the most prolific, original, and acclaimed American artists of the 20th century.

This book offers a unique perspective on the history, memory, and collective imagination of Black southerners who migrated to the North, shedding light on Bearden's deep imagination, extensive training, and rich knowledge of art history.

Through a trenchant reappraisal of Bearden's life and art, Gilmore explores four generations of Bearden's family and their experiences in North Carolina, Pittsburgh, and Harlem, revealing the generational trauma that slavery and racism inflicted over decades.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American cultural and social history, as well as the art world at large.