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Black Art: A Cultural History (World of Art)
by Richard J. Powell
Booklist
Excellent artists' profiles, lots of reproductions, and illuminating and
original discussions of social and cultural contexts of African American
art.
Product Description:
The African diaspora—a direct result of the transatlantic slave
trade and Western colonialism—generated a wide array of artistic
achievements in the past century, from blues to reggae, from the paintings
of Henry Ossawa Tanner to the video installations of Keith Piper. Richard
Powell's study concentrates on the works of art themselves and on how
these works, created during a time of major social upheaval and transformation,
use black culture as both subject and context.
From musings on the "the souls of black folk" in early twentieth-century
painting, sculpture, and photography to questions of racial and cultural
identities in performance, media, and computer-assisted arts in the 1990s,
the book draws on the works of hundreds of artists including Jean-Michel
Basquiat, Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, Lois Mailou Jones, Wifredo
Lam, Jacob Lawrence, Spike Lee, Archibald Motley, Jr., Faith Ringgold,
and Gerard Sekoto.
This revised edition includes expanded coverage of video art and a new
chapter that discusses work by a number of artists who have risen to prominence
in the past five years, such as Chris Ofili, Kara Walker, and Renée
Cox. Biographies of more than 170 key artists provide a unique art-historical
reference.
Placing its emphasis on black cultural themes rather than on black racial
identity, this groundbreaking book is an important exploration of the
visual representations of black culture throughout the twentieth century
and into the twenty-first. 190 illustrations, 36 in color. |
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Art & Print
Terms Glossary
- Artist's Proof
- In a limited edition issuance of a print, it is the first few
prints produced that are available to the artist for quality control
inspection or the artist's own use. Originally, the first prints were
of the best quality; in modern production, all prints are essentially
equal, so there is no quality advantage to obtaining an artist's proof.
However, artist's proof have a smaller edition size than the total run,
and can range from just a few to perhaps 100 total prints being identified
as "artist's proof".
- Copyright
- Legal protection provided for the originator (an artist, for example)
of an artwork, literary work, musical piece or similar creation. In
the U.S., copyright protection is provided as soon as an item is created.
Registration of a copyright with the Federal Copyright Office is not
necessary, but provides public notice. Ownership of an original painting
does not provide a copyright in that image. Permission to reproduce
an original work of art is normally provided via a license.
- Foam Core
- Lightweight material used as backing for art prints before framing.
- Giclee
- Print produced by spraying droplets of ink onto paper, similar to
an inkjet printer. This method is most often used to produce high-value
limited edition artworks.
- Glazing
- Glass, acrylic, or similar material used in front of a print within
a frame.
- License
- Permission to reproduce an artwork given by the copyright owner (usually,
the artist). Licenses can take many forms, including those limited by
number of reproductions or time, and may be exclusive or non-exclusive.
- Limited Edition
- In both art prints and collectibles, a denotion that the item has
been, or will be, made in a limited quantity, and that no more than
the stated maximum will be made. For prints, the total "edition size"
for limited editions can be as few as several dozen to 2,000 or more.
See also open edition.
- Lithograph
- Originally a print made using a stone-on-paper impression, it is usually
used to refer to prints made by the offset lithography process.
- Open Edition
- A print or other art piece that has no maximum quantity of production,
as opposed to a limited edition.
- Poster
- Technically, a print used as an advertisement that is posted in a
public place; in common usage, an inexpensive print featuring popular
subjects such as music or film stars, sports figures, or similar subject
matter printed on thin paper.
- Print
- Broad category that includes photographic prints, lithographs, posters,
giclees.
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Cost Prints
Our Affiliate Answers Some Frequently
Asked Questions:
Are your prints lithographs?
Are they limited-edition?
Are they artist-signed?
All of our prints are lithographs, created using the offset lithography
process. Nearly all of our prints are open-edition, meaning they are produced
in large quantities and are not limited; they are not expected to increase
in value. They are not individually signed by the artist. The few signed
limited editions that we do offer are clearly marked.
Are these prints framed?
No, they are not framed prints. Visit Art Factory Outlet or American Frame
for affordable frames.
Do you have a catalog?
Yes, of sorts. We have many thousands of print images and add new ones
constantly. Therefore, it is impossible for us to offer a comprehensive
catalog of all our offerings. But we do have small catalog sheets that
show our most popular prints. They aren't free, but they do include a
coupon that more than covers the cost of the catalog should you decide
to purchase.
What kind of paper are the prints on?
We buy from many publishers, and each publisher uses different paper stock
for their various artists and product lines. So, there is no one answer.
These are not posters, but fine art prints, so the quality is naturally
better. Generally, our $8.95 prints are on heavier paper than our $4.95
prints. The weight and quality of the paper used in our prints in the
$8 to $10 range is of the same type used in the high end prints selling
for more than $40.
Do you offer wholesale prices? Do you offer quantity discounts?
Yes, we can offer special pricing to retailers, resellers, and wholesale
dealers. If you are interested in wholesale pricing or quantity discounts,
please visit our Wholesale
Prints page.
What is a Canvas Transfer?
Canvas Transfer Process
Two coats of a clear liquid are applied to the front of the print, which
gives it a semi-gloss look and adds UV protection. Then the print is submerged
in a bath to soften the paper which is then removed, leaving only the
image. The image is bonded to a 7-ounce fine grade canvas. The finished
canvas transfer is mounted onto wooden stretcher bars that are custom-made
for the print.
These canvas transfers are intended to be placed into a frame for hanging.
Just like a traditional oil painting, staples are visible on the edges.
Gallery wrap (also called "museum wrap" or boxing) whereby the
image wraps around the sides and is stapled in the back is available on
few items, and adds about $35 to the price. Prints with codes starting
with "AB" cannot be gallery wrapped.
If a print has a border (such as a typical Vivian Flasch or Nicky Boehme
print), then you'll likely want the border trimmed off and only the main
print image transferred to canvas.
Cost of a Canvas Transfer
Each print that is available as a canvas transfer will have the additional
cost specified on the product detail page. Simply check the box if you
want the item as a canvas transfer, and that option price will be added
to the price of the print. We do not offer canvas transfer services for
prints or photos that you provide.
Canvas Transfers Policies
NO RETURNS EXCEPT FOR DEFECTIVE WORKMANSHIP. Shipping to the continental
U.S. only.
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