Black Modernisms in the Transatlantic World

This book explores the contradictions of modernity and Black agency in the Western art world through illustrated essays by leading scholars. It features the work of artists such as Roy DeCarava, Ben Enwonwu, James Hampton, Norman Lewis, Nancy Elizabeth Prophet, Augusta Savage, and Carrie Mae Weems, and reimagines the boundaries of modernist art with new imperatives, ethics, and histories.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 266 pages
Publication date: 11 July 2023
Publisher: Yale University Press

In this captivating collection, ten esteemed scholars delve into the intricate paradoxes of modernity and Black agency, shaping the landscape of the Western art world. Through captivating illustrated essays, these scholars explore the profound artistry of renowned artists like Roy DeCarava, Ben Enwonwu, James Hampton, Norman Lewis, Nancy Elizabeth Prophet, Augusta Savage, and Carrie Mae Weems. Each piece offers a fresh perspective, challenging our preconceived notions and expanding our understanding of Black artistic producers. By traversing interdisciplinary avenues of inquiry, this volume reshapes the boundaries of modernist art, broadening our horizons to encompass a diverse range of voices, ethics, and histories. This groundbreaking publication is brought to you by the National Gallery of Art, in collaboration with the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts, and distributed by Yale University Press.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300269772