Romare Bearden 1-20-11

Romare Bearden
1911-1988

Bearden was an African-American artist and writer. His life experience initially fueled his artistic studies rather that actual knowledge of art. He experimented in using different kinds of prints to make his art. I like his work because it's personal, and I think it really illustrates his life on a personal level. It's very colorful with a mix of incredible detail and basic geometric shapes. The art draws attention and would be eye catching in galleries.