Art historian Jeff Mishur presents an art slide lecture on a selection of African American artists of the twentieth century. Works by Henry Ossawa Tanner, Aaron Douglass, Walter Ellison, Faith Ringgold and others will be explored.
Several styles practiced by African American artists will be discussed within the context of major European and American art movements including the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement occurring between the wars in the United States.
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The 1501 Ellinwood Street library building is the realization of a longheld dream of the library board, staff and community partners. Located in the heart of downtown Des Plaines, the four story, 82,000 square foot building represents the community's commitment to reading, lifelong learning, and a center for family activities. A grand central staircase and large windows provide a wealth of natural light and illuminate the building at night.