DoubleNecker Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I'm sure some of you will know, I've recently began to really enjoy art that associates with jazz and blues from the 30s/40s/50s/60s or so, but I can only remember what I saw in books in school and I don't know any names and the "example" I have is Which is similar to what I'm looking for. Can anyone tell me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footsteps of Dawn Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 That reminds me of Romare Bearden's collages. His are usually a tad more abstract and Cubist-influenced than that picture, but they've got the same kind of jazzy/bluesy vibe and they're in the same time period you're looking for. Hope that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I have got a horsey Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 That illustration there, from Weather Report's 8:30 album, is by Steve Smith, but alas he's an artist I know very little about, in fact, nothing at all. I agree too that it does bear some resemblance to Romare Bearden's work, and I can also see some influences from R.B. Kitaj, but to me it looks like it's basically a late 1970's variation on Pop Art, probably owing a lot of inspiration to early-mid 70's post psychedelic commercial art. I don't really see the picture, stylistically, being tied together with Jazz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 That illustration there, from Weather Report's 8:30 album, is by Steve Smith, but alas he's an artist I know very little about, in fact, nothing at all. I agree too that it does bear some resemblance to Romare Bearden's work, and I can also see some influences from R.B. Kitaj, but to me it looks like it's basically a late 1970's variation on Pop Art, probably owing a lot of inspiration to early-mid 70's post psychedelic commercial art. I don't really see the picture, stylistically, being tied together with Jazz. I see how it's a loose interpretation of what Harlem scene was like in that time period. When I was in New Orleans, I bought a print from a local artist who depicted a jazz band from that era and it had the same feel to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetguru Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Not the same as Harlem but here's Pepperland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleNecker Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 That reminds me of Romare Bearden's collages. His are usually a tad more abstract and Cubist-influenced than that picture, but they've got the same kind of jazzy/bluesy vibe and they're in the same time period you're looking for. Hope that helps! Similar but not entirely what I'm looking for. Apparently this was in the late 70s, I'm looking for the ones that are about 30 years before that. I should probably go the library and skim through some art books. I like this guys art, I never do see enough "black" art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 How about this: http://www.eyeconart.net/history/Harlem.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetguru Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I can't quite put a finger on it, but there's something a bit disturbing about this album cover you've posted here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleNecker Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 How about this: http://www.eyeconart.net/history/Harlem.htm Thanks a lot, redrum. Exactly what I was looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Thanks a lot, redrum. Exactly what I was looking for. Cool! We got lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I can't quite put a finger on it, but there's something a bit disturbing about this album cover you've posted here. I love nocturnal art and photography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetguru Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 That's really some awesome artwork in that link you provided redrum. Cool how this thread worked out and doublenecker found what he was looking for. A fellow member comes through ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 That's really some awesome artwork in that link you provided redrum. Cool how this thread worked out and doublenecker found what he was looking for. A fellow member comes through ! We're here to help! My fave type of art is scratchboard. I love the stark contrasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetguru Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 How similar is that to Woodcut ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatbo Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 i recommend a book written by an artist, stephen longstreet: "sportin' house -new orleans and the birth of jazz". longstreet has a large body of music-inspired art, particulary jazz and blues. the book i mentioned is one of the most precious that i own, as i have a first edition, but it can still be had. here are some examples: here is a link to a website for him: stephen longstreet i hope this helps. beat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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