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American artist Romare Bearden (1911-1988) is renowned for his collages, which often depict the lives and history of African Americans. Bearden's works blend various artistic styles, including Expressionism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism.

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Famous Romare Bearden Quotes

“Painting and art cannot be taught. You can save time if someone tells you to put blue and yellow together to make green, but the essence of painting is a self-disciplined activity that you have to learn by yourself.”

Ifs Art Self Together Taught Painting Activity Essence Blue Green Yellow Painting And Art Blue And Yellow

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“Painting is the act of discovery and you're constantly enlarging your horizon or finding yourself every time you paint.”

Painting Findings Discovery Paint Finding Yourself Horizon

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“The most difficult object in painting is yourself because you're always at issue”

Difficult Issues Objects Painting

Book:Romare Bearden, 1911-1988: A Memorial Exhibition

Source: Romare Bearden, 1911-1988: A Memorial Exhibition

“Painting is a self-disciplined activity that you have to learn by yourself.”

Self Painting Activity

Author:Romare Bearden

About the Author

Born: September 2, 1911
Died: March 12, 1988
Known for: Artist
Quotes: 25

Books & Sources

Romare Bearden, his life & artRelated source material

Romare Bearden, 1911-1988: A Memorial ExhibitionRelated source material

Romare Bearden: Paintings and ProjectionsRelated source material

Romare Bearden: The Human Condition : [exhibition] October 3-October 26, 1991Related source material

The Art of Romare BeardenRelated source material

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