David Driskell: Icons of Nature and History

David Driskell: Icons of Nature and History

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David Driskell (1931-2020) has long been recognized for his vibrant and versatile artistic practice rooted in his reverence of the beauty and spirituality of the American landscape and his profound connection to the African diaspora. Featuring over 50 works, David Driskell: Icons of Nature and History offers the first comprehensive examination of the paintings, collages, prints, and drawings of the celebrated American artist, art historian, and educator. His legacy in the history of American art is unparalleled: through his curatorial work, writing, and teaching, he demonstrated that the art of Black people is essential to the story of American art. This is the first publication to survey the entirety of this hugely influential scholar and artist's groundbreaking 60-year career.  Driskell and his landmark exhibition, Two Centuries of Black American Art are also featured in a recently released major documentary film. The book includes a primary essay by Driskell scholar and curator Juli

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