Episode 84: Augusta Savage: Elevating Representations of Black People
Jun 21, 2020 ·
16m 58s
American sculptor Augusta Savage defied racial stereotypes in the representations of black people. Her vivid and expressive figural sculptures are resonant in both their beauty and humanity. Journey with me...
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American sculptor Augusta Savage defied racial stereotypes in the representations of black people. Her vivid and expressive figural sculptures are resonant in both their beauty and humanity. Journey with me through these works and help me amplify the voice of this black, female artist who pushed beyond the limits of her gender and race.
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You can see all the works discussed on my website: www.beyondthepaint.net. Resources for this episode include the writings of Bonnie Claudia Harrison, Valerie J. Mercer, and Imani Perry. and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Image credit: https://americanart.si.edu/
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You can see all the works discussed on my website: www.beyondthepaint.net. Resources for this episode include the writings of Bonnie Claudia Harrison, Valerie J. Mercer, and Imani Perry. and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Image credit: https://americanart.si.edu/
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