Jacob Lawrence: The Glory of Expression
A documentary about the life and work of Jacob Lawrence, one of Americas great painters, the first African-American to be represented by a New York City gallery.
Jacob Lawrence paints epic narratives about the struggles of the African-American people. Central to the video is the attention given to the emotional aspects of the process of creating art as well as the importance of motivation and determination for success.
Jacob Lawrence: The Glory of Expression comes with a study guide to download in PDF format. It is designed for teachers who wish to introduce Modern American Art and Modern African American Art into their classrooms. The DVD and study guide are suitable for for Grades 3 through 12, and adult classes. It is closed captioned in English and Spanish.
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Jacob Lawrence: The Glory of Expression
Narrated by Ossie Davis
Created and Produced by Linda Freeman
Written and Directed by David Irving
Run time: 28 minutes
Comes with downloadable PDF Jacob Lawrence Study Guide.