Romare Bearden and Jacob Lawrence profoundly shaped the depiction of American history in art through their ambitious and insightful oeuvres. From generating new national traditions through the Harlem Community Art Center to capturing communal experience through paint and collage, they paved the way for subsequent generations of storytellers. In this episode, hear from the artists as they recount the social, political, and artistic currents that guided their paths.

Show Notes and Transcript available at www.aaa.si.edu/articulated