Chase,Judith Wragg. — Afro-American art and craft.

New York, N.Y., [etc.], Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., [1971]. 142 pp. Ills. Hardcover, d./j. 4to.The book offers an overview of the creativity of Black Americans throughout the centuries. It provides a historical overview of African American art production, tracing its roots from Africa to the present day. It examines the artistic traditions and crafts of West Africa that laid the foundation for later works. It describes the work of Black artisans in urban areas and on plantations, including weaving and furniture making. But it also covers the early pioneers among the artists, the period of the Harlem Renaissance, and the impact of the Great Depression. The work concludes with a look at African American art and crafts of the 20th century.