James A. Porter

James Amos Porter (December 22, 1905 – February 28, 1970) was an African-American art historian, artist and teacher. He is best known for establishing the field of African-American art history and was influential in the African American Art movement.

James A. Porter
Born
James Amos Porter

(1905-12-22)December 22, 1905
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
DiedFebruary 28, 1970(1970-02-28) (aged 64)
NationalityAmerican
EducationThe Art Institute of New York City,
Sorbonne University
New York University
Alma materHoward University
Known forAfrican-American art history
SpouseDorothy Burnett (m. 1929)
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