The Image of the Black in Western Art, Volume V: The Twentieth Century, Part 2: The Rise of Black Artists

The Image of the Black in Western Art is a groundbreaking series that has been hailed as a "cultural resource documenting the visual construction of blackness over the past 5,000 years." This comprehensive collection spans three large-format volumes and includes essays written by major scholars, highlighting the representation of people of African descent in Western art from ancient times to the present day.

The second volume of the series, "The Rise of Black Artists," focuses on the representation of black artists in the West, covering topics such as urban migration, globalization, Négritude, and cultural hybridity.

This book provides a necessary shift in the series by concentrating on the work of black artists themselves, rather than simply documenting their representation in Western art.

With its concentration on the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean, this volume sheds light on the important role that photography, jazz, political activism, and post-black art have played in shaping black identities.

Don't miss out on this essential resource for anyone interested in the history of art, race, and identity.