Jacob lawrence birth and death
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Jacob Lawrence
American painter (1917–2000)
Jacob Armstead Lawrence (September 7, 1917 – June 9, 2000) was an American painter known for his portrayal of African-American historical subjects and contemporary life.
Lawrence referred to his style as "dynamic cubism", an art form popularized in Europe which drew great inspiration from West African and Meso-American art. For his compositions, Lawrence found inspiration in everyday life in Harlem.
[1] He brought the African-American experience to life using blacks and browns juxtaposed with vivid colors.
Where is jacob lawrence fromHe also taught and spent 16 years as a professor at the University of Washington.
Lawrence is among the best known twentieth-century African-American painters, known for his modernist illustrations of everyday life as well as narratives of African-American history and historical figures.
At the age of 23 he gained national recognition with his 60-panel The Migration Series, which depicted the Great Migration of Africa
