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Conjuring Bearden
Richard J. Powell
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Paperback. This richly illustrated catalog explores the theme of the "conjur woman" in the work of artist Romare Bearden (1911-1988). Num Pages: 96 pages, 24 color photos, 4 duotones. BIC Classification: ACX; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 153 x 5. Weight in Grams: 196.
Conjuring Bearden, a richly illustrated exhibition catalog, explores the theme of the “conjur woman” in the work of artist Romare Bearden (1911–1988). Throughout his career, Bearden represented the female figure of the conjurer, or her Caribbean equivalent, the Obeah woman, in his art. Enthralled by her spirituality and power to transform, Bearden depicted the Obeah in his collage, photomontage, and watercolors. Although much has been written about Bearden, this is the first book to critically address his obsessive and creative relationship with this figure of the black vernacular.
Conjuring Bearden, a richly illustrated exhibition catalog, explores the theme of the “conjur woman” in the work of artist Romare Bearden (1911–1988). Throughout his career, Bearden represented the female figure of the conjurer, or her Caribbean equivalent, the Obeah woman, in his art. Enthralled by her spirituality and power to transform, Bearden depicted the Obeah in his collage, photomontage, and watercolors. Although much has been written about Bearden, this is the first book to critically address his obsessive and creative relationship with this figure of the black vernacular.
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This catalog accompanies an exhibition of the same title at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, which will be on display from March 4, 2006 through July 16, 2006. Together, they build on the findings of The Art of Romare Beaden, a major retrospective organized by the National Gallery of Art that toured nationwide.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Duke University Museum of Art,U.S. United States
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Durham, NC, United States
ISBN
9780938989271
SKU
V9780938989271
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About Richard J. Powell
Richard J. Powell is John Spencer Bassett Professor of Art and Art History and co-curator of Conjuring Bearden. Powell is the author of numerous works on African American art, including Black Art: A Cultural History. He serves on the Board of Advisors of the Romare Bearden Foundation.
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