Walter Sanford and the Materials Used in His Pieces
Session Number
CHEM 03
Advisor(s)
Christopher Palenik, MicroTrace
Discipline
Chemistry
Start Date
17-4-2024 11:05 AM
End Date
17-4-2024 11:20 AM
Abstract
The Chicago Black Renaissance marked a significant cultural, social, and artistic movement among African-Americans in the South Side of Chicago following the Great Migration in the early 20th century. This period witnessed a flourishing of racial pride expressed through various forms of creativity such as literature, music, and art. Walter Sanford, a prominent artist of this movement, contributed significantly to the Chicago Black Renaissance through his works in social realism, abstract expressionism, and cubist figure paintings. Sanford's legacy extends beyond his plethora of art pieces to include numerous awards, gallery features, and the establishment of the first black-owned gallery in Detroit. To gain a deeper understanding of Sanford's work and the broader artistic themes of the Chicago Black Renaissance, this project aimed to analyze his paintings and the materials and media that influenced their creation. This analysis can help us understand how Sanford's art changed and also tell us about the socio-cultural state of his environment at the time.
Walter Sanford and the Materials Used in His Pieces
The Chicago Black Renaissance marked a significant cultural, social, and artistic movement among African-Americans in the South Side of Chicago following the Great Migration in the early 20th century. This period witnessed a flourishing of racial pride expressed through various forms of creativity such as literature, music, and art. Walter Sanford, a prominent artist of this movement, contributed significantly to the Chicago Black Renaissance through his works in social realism, abstract expressionism, and cubist figure paintings. Sanford's legacy extends beyond his plethora of art pieces to include numerous awards, gallery features, and the establishment of the first black-owned gallery in Detroit. To gain a deeper understanding of Sanford's work and the broader artistic themes of the Chicago Black Renaissance, this project aimed to analyze his paintings and the materials and media that influenced their creation. This analysis can help us understand how Sanford's art changed and also tell us about the socio-cultural state of his environment at the time.