Navigators: African American Musicians, Dancers, and Visual Artists in Academe (Suny Series, the Social Context of Education) [Paperback]

Terry Jenoure (Author)

Book Description

Series: Suny Series, the Social Context of Education | Publication Date: November 1999

Navigators vividly brings to life the stories of twelve African American artists who teach music, dance, and visual arts at colleges and universities that have traditionally been viewed as White institutions. In this captivating and moving book, Theresa Jenoure shows that there's a great deal to be learned from the experience of these teachers. She explores their visions and callings as creative artists and how they function in higher education. In so doing, she presents relevant ideas about the development and sustenance of creativity.

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About the Author

Theresa Jenoure is the Director of Augusta Savage Gallery and the Coordinating Director of Multicultural Programs at the Fine Arts Center at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She also teaches at the university and at the Graduate School of Arts and Science, Creative Arts in Learning Program at Lesley College.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: State Univ of New York Pr (November 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 079144354X
• ISBN-13: 978-0791443545
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,776,473 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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