What is the focus of your investigation? Drawing on historical accounts of the Underground Railroad and the study of Individuals, both famous and unknown, along with a rich imagination and artistic skill of the artist, facilitates the artist to produce art that will communicate the story of slavery. Historical U.S. Census Browser How many slaves were in York County

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What results have emerged? A study of the Underground Railroad and slavery is necessary to completely understand the art and style of African-American artists. The art and writing of Faith Ringgold recounts the chilling realities of slavery and joyfully celebrates freedom. We can learn more about the Underground Railroad by studying the art of Faith Ringgold.

We Came to America Ringgold depicts the thousands of slaves drowning in the life-threatening circumstance of living under the harsh grip of Southern slave holders. A black Statue of Liberty clutches one freed black.

The story quilt shown here shows Ringgold an the left in the blue dress with her mother, grandmother ,Harriet Tubman and other women who influenced her life and work. The work is about discrimination against black women artists. Note Vincent van Gogh in the background.

Examples of student work Student work will be produced in the style of Faith Ringgold, along with their narrative about what freedom means to me. Srudents will share the impact slavery had on art produced by African-American artists.