SOAS History of Art Masterclass: 'Interpreting 20th century America through art’

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From depictions of abolitionists Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman to imagery about the "Great Migration', Civil Rights era and Black Power, artists such as Augusta Savage, Jacob Lawrence, Elizabeth Catlett, Charles White, Romare Bearden and Faith Ringgold to name a few, have led the way in producing imagery both innovative and compelling, which exist as a living testament to arguably America's most tumultuous century.

Through illuminating visual analysis and discussion, this masterclass will demonstrate art's importance to narrating and expressing ideals about humanity, society and history.

On Campus Masterclasses are subject based and are three hours long. They consist of a topic based lecture and interactive activity, led by a SOAS academic. There is also a campus tour and a workshop on Higher Education led by Student Ambassadors.