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Creating Narratives Through Art As Self-Definition For Black Women, Shannon Snelgrove, Laura Gardner Ph.D.
Creating Narratives Through Art As Self-Definition For Black Women, Shannon Snelgrove, Laura Gardner Ph.D.
The Winthrop McNair Research Bulletin
The purpose of this study was to examine ways in which Black female artists have created narratives through art as self-definition. These artists have responded to stereotypical stories and images of Black women by creating self-defined stories and images. This study specifically focused on Faith Ringgold because she has combined narrative and visual art in story quilts that present Black women as empowered, multidimensional people. Her story quilt Who’s Afraid of Aunt Jemima reclaims the narrative of the stereotypical Black mammy character, Jemima. Ringgold depicts Jemima as a liberated, dynamic entrepreneur and family woman. In creating positive characterizations of Black …
Full Issue, The Anthology
Full Issue, The Anthology
The Anthology
This is the entirety of the 2013 Winthrop Anthology issue.
All Tied Up, Rhiannon Bode
Full Issue, The Anthology
Full Issue, The Anthology
The Anthology
This is the entirety of the 2014 Winthrop Anthology issue.
Full Issue, The Anthology
Full Issue, The Anthology
The Anthology
This is the entirety of the 2015 Winthrop Anthology issue.
Self Portrait In Thread, Emily Furr