Mary Schmidt Campbell’s definitive and immersive biography — “An American Odyssey: The Life and Work of Romare Bearden (Oxford University Press; $34.95)” — explores the artist’s relationship between ...
"Drawing Us Together: Bearden, Homer and the Tradition of the Improviser." Robert O'Meally, curator of "Romare Bearden: A Black Odyssey," lectures. 7:30 p.m., Jan. 14, free, Carlos Museum Reception ...
Romare Bearden in his Long Island City studio. (Photo by Frank Stewart / Courtesy of Oxford University Press) Mary Schmidt Campbell begins An American Odyssey, her formidable new biography of Romare ...
Foreword / Derek Wolcott -- Introduction / Kwame Dawes and Matthew Shenoda -- Fire psalm / Chris Abani -- Homily / Chris Abani -- From Omni--Albert Murray / Elizabeth Alexander -- A siren patch of ...
In 1977, Romare Bearden (1911-1988) created twenty collages based on episodes from The Odyssey, Homer's ancient Greek poem. Romare Bearden: A Black Odyssey is the first full-scale presentation ...
‘An American Odyssey ’is the first full-dress biography of Romare Bearden (1911 - 88), the African-American artist whose meticulously constructed collages and photomontages startled audiences in the ...
In 1977, Romare Bearden (1911-1988), one of the most powerful and original artists of the 20th century, created a cycle of collages and watercolors based on Homer’s epic poem, “The Odyssey.” Rich in ...
Purchase this and other timeless New Criterion essays in our hard-copy reprint series. Bearden’s life and career prove instructive both for contemporary artists hoping to navigate the constantly ...
Many critics rank Romare Bearden among the most important American artists of the 20 th century. A new touring exhibit coming to the Frick Pittsburgh explores his social activism and touches on his ...
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