WEB RESOURCES:
"David Driskell: Changing the Face Of Art History"
What is the "African Diaspora"?
Artworks
This
is a terrific website that has clickable "study images" that can
be enlarged.
Dr. Driskell
See
ERHS Student Work
from a workshop with Dr. Driskell
The
art of
Dr. David C. Driskell:
The
Driskell Center for the Study of Visual Arts
and Culture of the African Diaspora @ The University
of Maryland
"When
David Driskell came to the world of African-American art, it had no place
in the broader context of American art history. Through his passion and persistence
— not to mention scholarship and taste — he has played a pivotal
role in changing that. In so doing he has altered the nation’s artistic
landscape."
by:
Richard Wilkinson, The Washington Post, 1998
Journal Assignment
Due:
Wed., Oct. 12, 2009
CRITIQUE DATE: Wed., Oct. 28, 2009
Use the links above to research and read about David Driskell. Spend time looking at his artwork, as well as reading about his accomplishments.
Ask yourself: What attracts the eye of Driskell? What subject matter or themes can you discern? What sorts or events or activities are shown? Why?
In terms of the visual aesthetics, what are some of the characteristics of his work? How would you describe the treatment of the paper or canvas? Be prepared to discuss in the Ning, based upon your research.
In your journal, produce one page that is stylistically reminiscent of Driskell's work. (Do not "reproduce" a work by David Driskell...your journal entry should revolve around your CONCENTRATION and be unique, and total yours. Use your own thoughts and ideas for subject matter.
You may use any materials you wish. Be sure to include full color, meaningful text, multiple layers of information, and collage!
Limitations: Do not use copyrighted images; do not digitially create this journal.
