Dorothea Lange's The Pledge Of Allegiance
Most of the African American culture consists of descendants of African slaves who survived that were held in the United States from 1619 to 1865. African American culture includes immigrants from African, South American, and the Caribbean. During the period between the 1600s and the early 1800s, art consisted of drums, quilts, wrought-iron figures and vessels in the southern United States. There were slaves arriving from Africa as skilled craftsman, with the experience of working in similar media in Africa. There were a few known early portrait artist, from the period of 1773-1887. There were no schools for an African American artist to learn to paint, although in special cases, some white families would allow for provide tutoring. Following the Civil War, it was then acceptable for African American created art to be exhibited in museums which led to artists producing work just for that purpose. Other artist became notable for their creativity and art skill. As a result, the goal of widespread recognition across racial boundaries was first eased in Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, New York and New Orleans. Although there were still discriminatory limits, African Americans
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The children standing close together show a world of no discrimination towards one another, as there had been before. In the picture there are races of different nationalities including Asian, African American, Native American, Latin American, etc. The children have their hands across their chest showing a sign of dedication to what they know as America. This demonstration depicts a story of our American History as it should be today. Although there is still some prejudice in America, we have still overcome a lot of changes that will give hope to children to see a better
The children standing close together show a world of no discrimination towards one another, as there had been before. In the picture there are races of different nationalities including Asian, African American, Native American, Latin American, etc. The children have their hands across their chest showing a sign of dedication to what they know as America. This demonstration depicts a story of our American History as it should be today. Although there is still some prejudice in America, we have still overcome a lot of changes that will give hope to children to see a better