Jacob Lawrence is a African-American painter who's famous for his modernist depictions of his daily life as a native American. Born in 1917 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, he experienced the Civil War that brings some changes to his panting during certain period: his work has been focused on the justice and freedom of American within the style of every day life. In late 1960s, his work was characterized by every day imagery and optimistic expression.
Workshop, 1972.
The Swearing In No. 1, 1977.
I personally some of his pieces that are positive and optimistic expressions are sort of close to pop art in some ways.
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