David Driskell
✓ Source-basedstableAfrican American artist (1931-2020)
David C. Driskell was an American artist, scholar and curator recognized for his work in establishing African-American Art as a distinct field of study. In his lifetime, Driskell was cited as one of the world's leading authorities on the subject of African-American Art.
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Woman with Flowers by David Driskell, 1972
The University of Maryland, College Park Art Gallery celebrated its 50th anniversary on February 24, 2016, with a memorable art exhibition. Among those attending were President Wallace Loh and his wife, Barbara (left); and Prof. David C. Driskell, along with Prof. Dagmar R. Henney (right). Photo courtesy University of Maryland Art Gallery, used with permission.
Current Forms: Yoruba Circle (1969) at the National Gallery of Art's showing of Afro-Atlantic Histories in Washington, D.C., 2022Awards 1
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Richard PeckAlso won National Humanities MedalPhilippe De MontebelloAlso won National Humanities Medal
Ruth SimmonsAlso won National Humanities Medal
Robert B. SilversAlso won National Humanities Medal
Frank M. Snowden, Jr.Also won National Humanities Medal
Alan Charles KorsAlso won National Humanities MedalAbout this person
David C. Driskell was an American artist, scholar and curator recognized for his work in establishing African-American Art as a distinct field of study. In his lifetime, Driskell was cited as one of the world's leading authorities on the subject of African-American Art. Driskell held the title of Distinguished University Professor of Art Emeritus at the University of Maryland, College Park. The David C. Driskell Center at the University of Maryland, is named in his honor.
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