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Romare Bearden

1911 – 1988

Romare Bearden
Modern
Modern

Romare Bearden

Born 1911 Died 1988 Works span 1964–1971

A Life Immersed in Culture: The Journey of Romare Bearden Romare Howard Bearden, born in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1911, was more than just an artist; he was a cultural architect, a visual storyteller whose work resonated with the rhythms and realities of African-American life. His early years were marked by constant movement, a childhood spent between the burgeoning artistic hub of Harlem, New York, and the quieter landscapes of…

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dated works
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chapters
1964
first work
1971
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Romare Bearden's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Romare Bearden's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.