Bearden, Romare Howard (1911-88)
Creator details
- Name
- Bearden, Romare Howard (1911-88)
- Nationality
- American
- Biography
- Romare Howard Bearden was an African American artist born in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1911. He grew up in Harlem, New York and attended New York University, where he studied art and education. Bearden's work was heavily influenced by his experiences growing up in Harlem and his interest in African American culture and history. He was a prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement that celebrated African American art, literature, and music in the 1920s and 30s. Bearden's art often featured collages of photographs, magazine clippings, and other materials, which he used to explore themes of identity, community, and social justice. He was also a writer and musician, and his work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world. Bearden passed away in 1988, but his legacy as a pioneering African American artist continues to inspire and influence artists today.
