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Museum Kent State University - Textures The History And Art Of Black Hair - Hardcover
Museum Kent State University - Textures The History And Art Of Black Hair - Hardcover
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Description: Textures synthesises research in history fashion art and visual culture to reassess the hair story of peoples of African descent. A fraught topic for African - Americans and others in the Diaspora artists barbers and activists address the topic of Black hair both the historical perceptions and its ramifications for self and society today. Textures explores the breadth of Black artists perspectives on hair vis - - vis beauty pride and politics. Barbers and activists address Black hair from historical perceptions to its challenges today. Combs products and implements from the collection of hair pioneer Willie Morrow are paired with masterworks from artists like David Hammons Sonya Clark Lorna Simpson Mickalene Thomas and Alison Saar. The exhibition & catalogue are inspired by Drs. Ellington and Underwood who research preferential treatment of straight hair the social hierarchies of skin and the power and politics of display.
Title: Textures The History And Art Of Black Hair
Author(s): Museum Kent State University, Joseph L. Underwood
Publisher: Hirmer Verlag
Barcode: 9783777435541
Pages: 200 Pages, 150 Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 10/22/2020
Category: Black & Asian Studies
Description: Textures synthesises research in history fashion art and visual culture to reassess the hair story of peoples of African descent. A fraught topic for African - Americans and others in the Diaspora artists barbers and activists address the topic of Black hair both the historical perceptions and its ramifications for self and society today. Textures explores the breadth of Black artists perspectives on hair vis - - vis beauty pride and politics. Barbers and activists address Black hair from historical perceptions to its challenges today. Combs products and implements from the collection of hair pioneer Willie Morrow are paired with masterworks from artists like David Hammons Sonya Clark Lorna Simpson Mickalene Thomas and Alison Saar. The exhibition & catalogue are inspired by Drs. Ellington and Underwood who research preferential treatment of straight hair the social hierarchies of skin and the power and politics of display.
Title: Textures The History And Art Of Black Hair
Author(s): Museum Kent State University, Joseph L. Underwood
Publisher: Hirmer Verlag
Barcode: 9783777435541
Pages: 200 Pages, 150 Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 10/22/2020
Category: Black & Asian Studies
