Discover one of our nation's great African American artists. See images of his colorful work and try out some of the suggested activities coupled with each piece.

The rich, vibrant African American culture has spread far and wide through our world. Follow the routes taken over the millennia by examining the following maps that include short descriptions. Listen to audio from slaves describing...

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Frank Jones is described here along with information on his contributions to art. Jones, an African American artist, was incarcerated for much of his life.

A site by New Haven Teachers Institute, Yale University by Maxine E. Davis. This site is for secondary and middle school young scholars. The whole curriculum is here for the viewing! Great information but no images. You can find them and...

This short encyclopedia article tells about Romare Bearden, a prolific African American artist and author. Links to other websites for more information.

This resources illustrates how artist Augusta Savage (1892-1962) embodied the virtues of self-help, self-reliance, and close-knit cohesion of the black community in her sculpture Lift Every Voice and Sing (The Harp).

Artistic expressions of the new black self image inspired by migration to the urban North. This focus of this site is "Song of the Towers", a series of four murals sponsored by the federal Works Projects Administration, outlining black...

A manifesto and scenes from a play illustrating black protest in the theater. LeRoi Jones's short manifesto, "The Revolutionary Theatre," and Douglas Turner Ward's, " Day of Absence" encapsulates the mindset of many black writers and...

This is a four slide-show examination of the pictorial series that the Harlem Renaissance artist Jacob Lawrence created in paint to tell the story of the "The Great Migration" of African-Americans from the Southern United States to the...

Learn about the career of illustrator and artist Kadir Nelson, whose work has been featured in films, children's books and major museums.

Take a look into the life of blues artist Muddy Waters (1913-1983 CE). With an informative biography and an interactive career timeline, you will enjoy learning about this music legend.

Profiles William H. Johnson, an African-American artist best known for his paintings and prints of landscapes and portraits.

Sam Cooke's influence on music, as the pioneer in cross-over from gospel to rhythm and blues, is described in this encyclopedia entry. His music was important to the African-American identity in the Civil Rights movement.

An online exhibit of representative art from the Harlem Renaissance.

Biographical account covers the life and career of Jacob Lawrence, African-American painter of the 20th century.

Biographical account covers the life and career of Romare Bearden, African-American painter who worked in many different types of media.

Biographical summary of the life and career of Edward Mitchell Bannister, a noted African American painter of the nineteenth century.

Biographical summary of the life and career of Archibald John Jr Motley, African American visual painter whose work was divided between portraits and narrative paintings.

A detailed biography of the artist, Augusta Savage. This site includes images of her work, and links to related artists.

This site contains a profile of African American artist Elizabeth Catlett. Also included is a link to a page that displays a portfolio of her work.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Melvin Edwards is described here along with information on his contributions to art through sculpture. His primary technique in sculpting was welding, and he was also...

Brief biography of famous singer and Grammy winner Ella Fitzgerald.

This brief encyclopedia entry gives information about Nat "King" Cole, an influential jazz pianist and vocalist.

This encyclopedia entry details the life of Ella Fitzgerald, the incredible jazz singer.