African American
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Designates the styles, culture, and heritage of Americans of African descent in North America. The styles capture the essence of the African American experience and how personal and political rebellion and triumphs over prejudice and social adversity have enriched and contributed to the music, art, and literature of American culture as a whole.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
The Migration of the Negro: Sixty Panels by Jacob Lawrence, April 16-May 6, 1943
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of 60 panel paintings depicting the early twentieth century Great Migration of Black Americans from the Southern United States to the North by American artist Jacob Lawrence, circulated by the Museum of Modern Art. The exhibition records span six folders.
Dates:
April 16-May 6, 1943