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Jacob Lawrence

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African American painter and art professor (1917-2000)

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Jacob Armstead Lawrence was an American painter known for his portrayal of African-American historical subjects and contemporary life. Lawrence referred to his style as "dynamic cubism", an art form popularized in Europe which drew great inspiration from West African and Meso-American art.

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1987honorary degree from Spelman College
1970Spingarn Medal
Guggenheim Fellowship
National Medal of Arts
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Jacob Armstead Lawrence was an American painter known for his portrayal of African-American historical subjects and contemporary life. Lawrence referred to his style as "dynamic cubism", an art form popularized in Europe which drew great inspiration from West African and Meso-American art. For his compositions, Lawrence found inspiration in everyday life in Harlem. He brought the African-American experience to life using blacks and browns juxtaposed with vivid colors. Lawrence also taught and spent 16 years as a professor at the University of Washington.

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United States
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Artists
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Artist
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deceased
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Lived 1917 to 2000 · aged 82
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18 languages

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