“Jammin’ at the Savoy,” by African-American artist Romare Bearden, celebrates jazz’s groundbreaking style. This innovative work echoes the music's spontaneous tempos with unexpected bursts of color, unique spatial structure, friction and harmony. From Harlem, Bearden (1911 – 1988) was inspired by both Cubism and his neighborhood's thriving jazz scene, as well as the music’s African-American roots. Creating an astonishing 2,000 works, Bearden is one of the 20th century’s most prominent African-American artists.
Exceptional African-American collage artist Romare Bearden (1911 – 1988) strove to cross all cultural boundaries in unique works influenced by Cubism. Bearden was profoundly influenced by Harlem’s flourishing jazz scene, and his jubilant works reflect the music’s improvisational style. Expressing themes of ritual, music and family in his artwork, Bearden was also a gifted writer, songwriter, book illustrator, theater designer and humanitarian. Creating an astonishing 2,000 works in his lifetime, Bearden is considered one of the most prominent African-American artists of 20th century.
This art print displays sharp, vivid images with a high degree of color accuracy. A member of the versatile family of art prints, this high-quality reproduction represents the best of both worlds: quality and affordability. Art prints are created on paper similar to that of a postcard or greeting card using an offset lithography press.
By GeneralG2
from Dallas, TX
- Great Quality Paper
- Perfect Size
- Vibrant Colors
- Visually Appealing
- Vivid Detail
- Age:
- 18 – 24
- Gender:
- Male
- Display Location:
- Dining Room, Living Room
Posted on: 5/30/2011
5.0Jammin' at the Savoy- Romare Bearden
- Attractive Frame Design
- Great Quality Material
- Nice Workmanship
- Perfect Size
- Vibrant Colors
- Visually Appealing
- Age:
- 55 – 59
- Gender:
- Male
- Display Location:
- Music practice room