Praise for the previous edition:"...[an] interesting and valuable addition to the subject...well worth the purchase price..."—American Reference Books Annual"Highly recommended."—ChoiceAfrican Americans in the Visual Arts, Revised Editioncovers the rich tradition of African-American artists of the past with the best of today's contemporary artists. Each entry in this revised volume provides a brief biographical sketch of the artist, addressing the major achievements, events, and contributions of the artist's career. A general bibliography and subject indexes complement the insightful text. New and revised profiles include:

• Amalia Amaki
• Xenobia Bailey
• Chakaia Booker
• Frederick J. Brown
• Renee Cox
• Louis Delsarte
• Leo Dillon
• David Hammons
• Spike Lee
• Glenn Ligon
• Eugene J. Martin
• Keith Morrison
• James E. Ransome
• Faith Ringgold
• Lorna Simpson
• John Singleton
• Rosie Lee Tompkins
• Shawn Walker
• William T. Williams
• Fred Wilson
• and more.

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