Parallels

Item

Parallels, Panel Four
Title
Parallels
Date
1950-1951
Description
Panel Four of The Art of the Negro Mural Series
Abstract
Parallels illustrates the relationships and commonalities among the ancient and traditional art forms of non-European cultures (i.e., Mayans, Aztecs, African, New Guinea, and North American Indians). Located in the light gray area is the Pueblo hunchback flutist and fertility symbol, Kokopelli, which has become a popular icon of native American culture.
Medium
Oil on canvas
144 x 144 inches
Creator
Hale Woodruff photoHale Woodruff
Rights
Clark Atlanta University Art Museum
Is Part Of
The Art of the Negro Mural Series