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Archibald Motley was an American visual artist who chronicled the African-American experience in Chicago during the Harlem Renaissance. He studied painting at the Art Institute of Chicago and was influenced by the Renaissance masters and jazz culture.
Oct 2, 2015 · A survey of the paintings of Archibald Motley, a bold and original modernist and a chronicler of twentieth-century American life. Explore his dynamic depictions of urban culture in Chicago, Paris, and Mexico, and his use of expressionism and social realism.
Learn about Archibald Motley, a prominent artist of the Harlem Renaissance who painted vibrant scenes of Black social life and jazz culture. Explore his biography, style, influences, and legacy.
Learn about Archibald Motley, a visual artist who chronicled the African-American experience in colorful and modernist paintings. Explore his biography, artworks, and influence on the Chicago Black Renaissance and the New Negro Movement.
- American
- New Orleans, United States
Learn about the life and work of Archibald Motley, a pioneer of black representation in art. Explore his colorful street scenes and portraits that capture the complexities of black, urban America.
- American
- October 7, 1891
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- January 16, 1981
May 11, 2014 · Learn about the life and work of Archibald Motley, a pioneer of African American art and culture in the 20th century. Explore his paintings of Chicago, Paris, and Mexico, and listen to audio guides and interviews.
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Sep 30, 2015 · The artist Archibald Motley captured both the high times and cultural vibrancy of the Jazz Age, as well as graver themes of racism and injustice.
