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Black Past

Black Past: Cooke, Sam (1931 1964)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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US National Archives

Portrait of Black Chicago: John H. White

For Students 9th - 10th
From June through October 1973 and briefly during the spring of 1974, John H. White worked for the federal government photographing Chicago, especially the city`s African American community. His photographs portray the difficult...
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Thornton Dial, Sr.

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Thornton Dial, Sr. is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his paintings, sculptures, and drawings.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Charles White

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Charles White in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Allan Rohan Crite

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Allan Rohan Crite is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work in displaying the "real Negro."
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Complete List of Textile Artists

For Students 9th - 10th
ArtCyclopedia's complete list of textile artists from the 17th century to the present day. There are links to the artists' biography and works.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Ragtime

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes background essays, artist biographies, sheet music, video, and audio resources about ragtime.
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Other

Rhapsodies in Black: Art of the Harlem Renaissance

For Students 9th - 10th
An online exhibit of representative art from the Harlem Renaissance.
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Other

Abc: Abstraction

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Alma Woodsey Thomas is the focus of this lesson plan that introduces students to abstract art. Students will come to understand how the art elements can be used to express emotion and communicate ideas without including objects in the...
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Website
Other

African Australian Online Resource

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers dozens of reviews of African recordings, new and re-released. Well-known musicians Zap Mama and Femi Kuti, as well as up and coming ones, are reviewed. Links to individual Web sites and audio files are also featured here.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Archives of American Art: Oral History Interview With Charles White

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a transcript of an interview from 1965 with Charles Wilbert White.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: Langston Hughes

For Students 9th - 10th
Poet laureate Langston Hughes is featured in this brief biography highlighting his vast collection of writings, particularly his poetry, which drew upon racial and self awareness in America. See "Langston Hughes Activities" for related...
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 2: Langston Hughes and the Blues

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore relationship between music and poetry in this African-American history lesson on Langston Hughes, the Harlem Renaissance, and other artists such as Bessie Smith, John Hammond, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones.
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Other

The Official Website of Misty Copeland

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the background and artistic influence of ballet dancer Misty Copeland, the first African American female principal dancer for the acclaimed American Ballet Theater. The site also provides links to videos and magazine articles...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Basquiat, Horn Players

For Students 9th - 10th
Jean-Michel Basquiat's 1983 painting "Horn Players" shows us all the main stylistic features we have come to expect from this renowned American artist. View pictures of his artwork and read about his life in this essay.
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Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Jacob Lawrence

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account covers the life and career of Jacob Lawrence, African-American painter of the 20th century.
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Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Hughie Lee Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical summary of the life and career of Hughie Lee-Smith, an African-American surrealist painter.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Augusta Savage

For Students 9th - 10th
Read interesting facts about the life of American sculptor and educator, Augusta Savage, who battled racism to secure a place for African American women in the art world.
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Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Hale Woodruff

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical summary of the life and career of Hale Woodruff, an African American painter best known for his murals.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Kerry James Marshall

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Kerry James Marshall, an African American painter and printmaker whose work examines aspects of black culture in the United States. His unique images extend the grand traditions of history...
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Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Romare Bearden

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account covers the life and career of Romare Bearden, African-American painter who worked in many different types of media.
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Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Edward Mitchell Bannister

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical summary of the life and career of Edward Mitchell Bannister, a noted African American painter of the nineteenth century.
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Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Archibald John Jr Motley

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Ro Gallery: Benny Andrews (1930 )

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy profile of artist Benny Andrews lists his career achievements and contains a discussion of his styles and techniques used in painting.