Augusta Savage: The Shape of a Sculptor's Life

Augusta Savage was a talented sculptor who created a portrait bust of W.E.B. Du Bois for the New York Public Library and was a teacher to many African American artists. Despite facing racial discrimination, she fought for equal rights in the arts and became the first-ever recorded Black gallerist. This book provides a portrait of an exceptional artist who overcame obstacles to forge a successful life through art.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 10 March 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Augusta Savage, a renowned American artist of the 1930s, holds a significant place in art history. Her exceptional talent as a sculptor earned her the prestigious commission to create a portrait bust of W.E.B. Du Bois for the New York Public Library. During the flourishing Harlem Renaissance, Savage thrived and became a mentor to an entire generation of African American artists, including the renowned Jacob Lawrence. Her contributions were widely recognized, and she was featured as a prominent artist at the 1939 World's Fair. Notably, Savage was the first recorded Black gallerist, a groundbreaking achievement in the art world. Despite facing racial discrimination in her pursuit of an artists' fellowship abroad, she dedicated herself to advocating for equal rights in the arts. Regrettably, her name has been overlooked in the annals of popular history. This captivating book, meticulously written and accompanied by stunning photographs of Savage's remarkable sculptures, presents a profound portrait of an exceptional artist who, despite the challenges she faced, found solace and purpose in her art and creativity.

Weight: 296g
Dimension: 159 x 242 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780316298025