Jacob Lawrence
By Tiana Lynch
jacob lawrence
- His work portrays the daily life of African American and their history
- He brought the African American experience to life
1917-2000
Lawrence is among the best-known 20th-century African-American painters. He was 23 years old when he gained national recognition with his 60-panel Migration Series, painted on cardboard.
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- Throughout his lengthy artistic career, Lawrence concentrated on exploring the history and struggles of African Americans
- He often portrayed important periods in African-American history.
TRIBUTE TO AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTIST-JACOB LAWRENCE