African-American artists are individuals who identify as Black/African American and use various artistic mediums such as painting, sculpture, music, poetry, or theater to express their experiences, culture, perspectives, and emotions.
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Langston Hughes: An influential poet during the Harlem Renaissance known for his powerful poems exploring themes of racial identity.
Jacob Lawrence: An important painter who depicted African-American history through vivid visual storytelling.
Romare Bearden: An artist known for his collages that showcased African-American life in America.