Walls of Heritage, Walls of Pride: African American Murals
- ISBN-10
- 0764913395
- ISBN-13
- 9780764913396
- Category
- African American art
- Pages
- 272
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2000
- Publisher
- Pomegranate
- Authors
- James Prigoff, Robin J. Dunitz
Description
African American murals express a powerful aesthetic grounded in social and spiritual consciousness. This book focuses on thirty years of mural art- from the making of Chicago's landmark 'Wall of Respect' i 1967 to the hip-hop renderings of the nineties- and includes several historically significant murals from previous decades. With over two hundred paintings, this volume explores the rich tableau of African American murals from all across the country, and includes images of some important murals that have since been destroyed. Recognizing the profound importance of the African American artist's perspective, this work brings the voice of the muralists to the fore through descriptive narratives and interview quotes. These insightful, colorful descriptions provide a valuable context for understanding the meaning and role of the murals in their respective communities. Also, the historical significance and key contributions of African American murals to the visual arts and the Black community are examined.
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