African American Artists Painters. The first prominent art movement in the united states was realism , which depicted contemporary social realities and the lives of ordinary people. She was also a teacher and inspired the careers of a flourishing generation of artists.

Though several american artists became well known in the 19th century, it was only in the 20th century that the united states began to have a major influence on the international art world. An exhibition entitled 30 americans features 70 works by 30 of the most iconic african american artists of the last 30 years, spanning a vast array. , jordan casteel, and a number of others are at the forefront of the genre.

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This white depiction of jesus was famously painted by african american artist horace pippin. Jacob lawrence was an american painter, and the most widely acclaimed african american artist of the 20th century. This african american sculptor associated with the harlem renaissance was the very first black artist to join the national association of women painters and sculptors. While it’s impossible to capture the full impact of black artists on art history, we asked prominent art historians and curators reflect on 20 living african american artists who are making a mark on painting, photography, performance, and sculpture.