What is Black Art?
Black art to me is something that can't be defined by anyone. In the beginning I thought black art was anything that included black people, but now I feel as though it can be anything influenced by black people even if it's created by non-blacks. Black art is a forever moving force that will continue to grow and prosper.
Courtney
Johnny
Black art is art that represents black culture. Black art can include artwork, dance, music, and cinema. These different pieces of art are considered to be black art, no matter who directs, writes, sings, acts, or draws. If you are trying to reflect on black culture, then it is considered black art. People that are not African or African American can create an art piece that can be categorized as black art. When it’s not considered black art, is when it’s not trying to reflect the culture. A movie that has the majority of African Americans in it, doesn’t necessarily mean its black art. If it’s not reflecting black culture, then it is just another form of art. Like the Egyptians, their artwork reflected their culture. The purpose of the black art we present from either watching, hearing, or drawing is our own reflection on our heritage and culture.
Joye
Black art is music, writing, videos, photography, paintings, drawings, etc... No matter the art form the work represents the culture honestly. The art work does not perpetuate systematic stereotypes and includes black people in the artwork. Black art does not have to be created by a black artist, but it must involve elements that uplift and further black culture.
Kelvin
Black art is a piece of art created by someone of the African American race that either promotes or brings awareness to black culture.
Lucia
A constructive or critical expression of the black experience--past, present, or future--by black artists.
Thelma
Black art to me is defined as a narrative told in the view of the oppressed. It is a way for the black community to cope and an avenue to release pain. The one thing art allows individuals to do is to freely express themselves. Even the most intimate and important aspects of life can be shared. Black culture for the longest time has been shamed and bashed. These African American artists have created a new light in the eyes of black art. They are the only ones who can tell the story and express the pain and emotional trauma from the history of a constant oppression. To me, black art is a rebirth of creativity and a start over to gain power back from the oppressors. Through creative expression, they are able to assert their power again. The black community has been uplifted by black art. There is no other art that tells the story of pain and overturning obstacles and thanks to these artists the African American culture has found a way to reassert themselves back into society and regain there status.
Ty
Black art is transcendent. The definition is constantly being challenged and evolves with time. Black art is a work of art on any platform that seeks to positively influence the community of black peoples.
Nadia
Not everything created by a person of color relates to race. Therefore, the black artist and black art do not always coincide. Black artists are simply artists who are black. Content and intent is what determines black art. Black art; however, must relate to the black experience, and its creator must identify as black.
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