Beautiful Shades of Brown: The Art of Laura Wheeler Waring
Beautiful Shades of Brown: The Art of Laura Wheeler Waring
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Annotation: Tells the story of Laura Wheeler Waring, an African-American artist from the late 19th century.
Genre: [Biographies]
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #201887
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Publisher: Creston Books
Copyright Date: 2019
Edition Date: 2020 Release Date: 02/04/20
Illustrator: Marshall, Felicia,
Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN: 1-939547-65-2
ISBN 13: 978-1-939547-65-1
Dewey: 921
LCCN: 2019947514
Dimensions: 27 cm
Language: English
Reviews:
School Library Journal (Sat Feb 01 00:00:00 CST 2020)

Gr 1-4 Laura Wheeler Waring (18871948) combined colors to create the exact shades of brown that depicted the skin tones of the loved ones she painted. Artistic representation during the time period Waring came of age was far from inclusive. Portraits of African Americans and artwork created by black artists were not welcomed into museums. Waring pursued her passion and was eventually commissioned to paint important African American people for a traveling exhibit that displayed her art in the Smithsonian and other museums. This biography succeeds by keeping its focus on Waring's artistic journey. When discussing her portrait of singer Marian Anderson, Churnin forms an emotional link between these two women and spotlights the potential for their work to break barriers. The straightforward narrative allows young readers to connect with Waring as a person, recognize her dedication to her craft, and appreciate her accomplishments. The recurring theme of brown as a complex and beautiful color is an effective metaphor for the celebration of African American people and culture central to Waring's work. Marshall's painted illustrations are an artistic tribute rendered in the style of Waring's paintings. VERDICT A meticulously crafted account of a trailblazing artist. Recommended for general purchase, particularly for libraries looking to include more biographies of black women artists. Elizabeth Lovsin, Deerfield Public Library, IL

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School Library Journal (Sat Feb 01 00:00:00 CST 2020)
Word Count: 967
Reading Level: 4.8
Interest Level: 1-4
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.8 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 509571 / grade: Lower Grades
Lexile: AD940L

Growing up in the late 19th century, Laura Wheeler Waring didn't see any artists who looked like her. She didn't see any paintings of people who looked like her, either. As a young woman studying art in Paris, she found inspiration in the works of Matisse and Gaugin to paint the people she knew best. Back in Philadelphia, the Harmon Foundation commissioned her to paint portraits of accomplished African-Americans. Her portraits still hang in Washington DC's National Portrait Gallery, where children of all skin tones can admire the beautiful shades of brown she captured.


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