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Illustrated Black History
Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen
Buch von George McCalman
Sprache: Englisch

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A gorgeous collection of 145 original portraits that celebrates Black pioneers?famous and little-known--in politics, science, literature, music, and more?with biographical reflections, all created and curated by an award-winning graphic designer.

Illustrated Black History is a breathtaking collection of original portraits depicting black heroes?both famous and unsung?who made their mark on activism, science, politics, business, medicine, technology, food, arts, entertainment, and more. Each entry includes a lush drawing or painting by artist George McCalman, along with an insightful essay summarizing the person's life story.

The 145 entries range from the famous to the little-known, from literary luminary James Baldwin to documentarian Madeline Anderson, who produced ?I Am Somebody? about the 1969 strike of mostly female hospital workers; from Aretha Franklin to James and Eloyce Gist, who had a traveling ministry in the early 1900s; from Colin Kaepernick to Guion S. Bluford, the first Black person to travel into space.

Beautifully designed with over 300 unique four-color artworks and accessible to readers of all ages, this eye-opening, educational, dynamic, and timely compendium pays homage to Black Americans and their achievements, and showcases the depth and breadth of Black genius.

A gorgeous collection of 145 original portraits that celebrates Black pioneers?famous and little-known--in politics, science, literature, music, and more?with biographical reflections, all created and curated by an award-winning graphic designer.

Illustrated Black History is a breathtaking collection of original portraits depicting black heroes?both famous and unsung?who made their mark on activism, science, politics, business, medicine, technology, food, arts, entertainment, and more. Each entry includes a lush drawing or painting by artist George McCalman, along with an insightful essay summarizing the person's life story.

The 145 entries range from the famous to the little-known, from literary luminary James Baldwin to documentarian Madeline Anderson, who produced ?I Am Somebody? about the 1969 strike of mostly female hospital workers; from Aretha Franklin to James and Eloyce Gist, who had a traveling ministry in the early 1900s; from Colin Kaepernick to Guion S. Bluford, the first Black person to travel into space.

Beautifully designed with over 300 unique four-color artworks and accessible to readers of all ages, this eye-opening, educational, dynamic, and timely compendium pays homage to Black Americans and their achievements, and showcases the depth and breadth of Black genius.

Über den Autor

George McCalman is an artist, graphic designer, and creative director. His studio, [...] creates long-lasting brands for clients across arts, lifestyle, food, and mobile media. He is a senior lecturer in graphic design at California College of Art and is the author and illustrator for the San Francisco Chronicle's monthly ?Observed? column. He lives in San Francisco.

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
Genre: Kunst
Rubrik: Kunst & Musik
Thema: Innenarchitektur & Design
Medium: Buch
ISBN-13: 9780062913234
ISBN-10: 0062913239
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: McCalman, George
Hersteller: HarperCollins
Maße: 234 x 188 x 36 mm
Von/Mit: George McCalman
Erscheinungsdatum: 27.09.2022
Gewicht: 1,139 kg
Artikel-ID: 118506183
Über den Autor

George McCalman is an artist, graphic designer, and creative director. His studio, [...] creates long-lasting brands for clients across arts, lifestyle, food, and mobile media. He is a senior lecturer in graphic design at California College of Art and is the author and illustrator for the San Francisco Chronicle's monthly ?Observed? column. He lives in San Francisco.

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
Genre: Kunst
Rubrik: Kunst & Musik
Thema: Innenarchitektur & Design
Medium: Buch
ISBN-13: 9780062913234
ISBN-10: 0062913239
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: McCalman, George
Hersteller: HarperCollins
Maße: 234 x 188 x 36 mm
Von/Mit: George McCalman
Erscheinungsdatum: 27.09.2022
Gewicht: 1,139 kg
Artikel-ID: 118506183
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