Romare Bearden

This artists is one of the pre-eminent African American artists of the 20th century. He followed in Picasso footsteps using abstract forms to create a unique environment in his paintings. In his later works he started to use collage which took full affect and rocked launched his career. His works of art were influenced by his heritage as an African American. By him mixing together cubism with his own style he created something that was more than art.