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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

“My purpose is to paint the life of my people as I know it.”

People Knows Purpose Paint

Author:Romare Bearden

“The artist has to be exactly the opposite [of people singing the song, I've gotta be Me,] and transcend himself as he makes judgements.”

People Artist Song Ego Singing Opposites Judgement

Author:Romare Bearden

“It was not my aim to paint about the Negro in America in terms of propaganda. It is to depict the life of my people as I know it, passionately and dispassionately as Brueghel.”

People Knows America Term Aim Paint Propaganda

Book:Romare Bearden: The Human Condition : [exhibition] October 3-October 26, 1991

Source: Romare Bearden: The Human Condition : [exhibition] October 3-October 26, 1991

“Art is the soul of a people.”

People Art Soul Artist Art Is

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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