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Romare Bearden: The Painter as Improviser

Robert O'Meally

Published: 2008-08-25

VIDEO: Dr. O'Meally discusses the painter Romare Bearden's use of techniques inspired by musical improvisation, and his representation of cities as improvised, communal spaces. TEXT: A course description for Dr. O'Meally's lectures.VIDEO: Dr. O'Meally discusses the painter Romare Bearden's use of techniques inspired by musical improvisation, and his representation of cities as improvised, communal spaces. TEXT: A course description for Dr. O'Meally's lectures.

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Improvisation implies a deep connection between the personal and the communal, self and world. A “good” improviser successfully navigates musical and institutional boundaries and the desire for self-expression, pleasing not only herself but the listener as well.

– Rob Wallace