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The history of African American art dates back as far as the Colonial period and includes a rich and varied body of work. Artists have used a wide variety of styles and techniques ranging from textile arts to sculpture to mask making.
The University of St. Thomas Libraries have a wealth of information in print and online about the artists and their art. For a concise overview of the topic, head to Oxford Art Online for the introductory essay, "African American Art."
A history of African-American artists : from 1792 to the present by 
Africana:the encyclopedia of the African and African American experience by 
Encyclopedia of African-American Culture and History by 
Encyclopedia of African Artists by 