The Black Arts Movement was a cultural and artistic movement that aimed to promote the self-expression and empowerment of African Americans through various art forms, including visual arts.

Kara Walker is known for her silhouette-based artworks that explore themes of race, gender, and history, often challenging prevailing narratives and stereotypes.

Essentialism is the belief that a particular group of people share a set of inherent and unchanging characteristics based solely on their race or ethnicity.

Collage is an artistic technique that involves combining various materials and objects to create a new artwork, often used to express social and political commentary.

Cultural appropriation refers to the adoption or use of elements of one culture by members of another culture, often without understanding or respecting the original cultural context.

Theaster Gates is an American artist known for his large-scale installations that incorporate found objects and recycled materials to address issues of race, identity, and social justice.

Discrimination refers to the unfair treatment of a person or group based on their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or other characteristics.

Expressionism is an artistic movement that emphasizes the expression of inner emotions and subjective experiences, often through the use of exaggerated forms and colors.

Stereotyping refers to the practice of assigning certain characteristics or traits to an entire group of people based on their race, ethnicity, or other group affiliation.

Carrie Mae Weems is an American photographer known for her powerful and provocative photographs that explore themes of race, gender, and identity, often addressing social and political issues.

Idealization refers to the practice of representing a particular group of people in a positive or idealized manner, often in a way that ignores or downplays their struggles and experiences.

Identity Politics Art is an artistic movement that emerged in the 1980s and 1990s, characterized by its focus on identity politics and the exploration of personal and cultural narratives.

Cultural Representation refers to the practice of representing a particular group of people in a way that is respectful, accurate, and avoids perpetuating harmful stereotypes.

Jean-Michel Basquiat is an American artist known for his large-scale, politically charged paintings that address issues of race, class, and power.

Cultural Representation refers to the practice of representing a particular group of people in a way that is respectful, accurate, and avoids perpetuating harmful stereotypes.