Social Studies
Great Black Artists That Made Way for Black Artists Today!
There was a time when African Americans were not allowed in museums. This course will look at artists that help make changes despite all circumstances. With her abstract art and sculptures, artists like Alma Thomas were the first of many.
55 minutes
per class
Meets once
7-12
year olds
2-15
learners per class
per learner
How does a "One-Time" class work?
Meets once at a scheduled time
Live video chat, recorded and monitored for safety and quality
Great for exploring new interests and different styles of teachers
How Outschool Works
Available Times
Pacific
Available Times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
Students will get to see artists who have to shift the narrative of the Art World; before these artists, art was a single tone, but after, art was used as a tool to express African American struggles, beauty, and diversity. While also keeping a record of the culture for those periods.
Hello, I am an African American Artist with a Master's in Historic Preservation. As a historic preservationist, my job is to preserve and advocate for one's history, culture, built environment, and sense of place. I have studied the history of African American artists because I am an African American Artist. History is part of my expertise, and art is another.
1 file available upon enrollmentHere are some additional materials that will further the knowledge of this topic: Recommended Books: Black Art: A Cultural History, Second Edition; https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/black-art-richard-j-powell/1100871215?ean=9780500203620 Black Food: Stories, Art, and Recipes from Across the African Diaspora; https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/black-food-bryant-terry/1138865535?ean=9781984859723 Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power; https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/soul-of-a-nation-david-driskell/1127946466?ean=9781942884170 Youtube Videos: Alma Thomas, about the artist and tutorial of how to paint like her; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm4y088mXh8 William H. Johnson, a quick video about the artist; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=050Q1qEyQtE Loïs Mailou Jones and David C. Driskell, a lecture from Howard University about both artists; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Tx_EJRoAUE Jacob Lawrence, a video about the artist life; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FSNdp8wrgw
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
55 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.
Teacher
Sandy MichelArchitectural preservationist and Designer, Artist, Educator, and Urban Planner
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Lives in the
United States6 total reviews
19 completed classes
About Me
Hello! My name is Sandy, my background is architecture, historic preservation, art, urban planning/design, educator, and small business owner. I hold my BA in Architecture from Florida Atlantic University and my Master of Science in Historic...
