26.+Jacob+Lawrence

1. Birthplace and Dates of Birth (and Death, if appropriate)
September 7, 1917- June 9, 2000

2. Art movement (for example, Abstract Expressionism)
Harlem renaissance

3. Where did they study or who did they apprentice with?
American artist school

4. Who or what influenced their work?
Charles Alston and his mother.

5. What made their work unique? Describe their style of artwork.
He did self portraits and things for the African American history

6. Is there any interesting story of their life you can share?
When he was 13 he moved with his brother and sister and took arts and crafts classes.

7. Include a quote by or about the artist.
“When the subject is strong, simplicity is the only way to treat it.”  “I think we've been pleased that they've been responsive to our concerns. But at the same time, we're not positive they'll always have our best interests in mind.”