Romare Bearden (1911 - 1988) was born in Charlotte and the influence of the area which he visited many times can be seen in works such as “Carolina Shout.” Best known for his work in photomontage and collage, Bearden is an internationally acclaimed American artist. This African American gentleman was also a prolific writer of political and artistic essays. In 1986, President Ronald Reagan awarded Bearden the National Medal of Arts. The Mint Museum is proud to have over 50 works by Bearden, one of the largest public holdings. In addition to organizing numerous Bearden shows, the Museum has had a gallery showcasing the artist’s work since 2003.
Carla Hanzal, Glenda Gilmore, Jae Emerling, Lesley King-Hammond, and Mary Lee Corlett
This catalogue represents 90 works drawing on the Mint Museum and other public and private collections of Bearden’s work. As well as numerous stylistic influences, this volume focuses on how Bearden’s childhood in North Carolina served as a key source for inspiration for him throughout his life. 2011 Mint Museum Publication
144 pages | 140 color illustrations
9.5 x 12 inches
$44.95 | non-members | Hardcover #3347
$40.46 | members
$35.00 | non-members | Softcover #3348
$31.50 | members
Romare Bearden Foundation
Essays and excerpted conversations from the Romare Bearden Foundation Symposium in Chicago in 2007, regarding both technique and importance of Bearden’s work. Presenters at the Symposium included scholars in the fields of art, literature, music, and history. Chapter topics cover politics, the modernist tradition, African and African American Art, artistic technique, and musical influence. 2007
Softcover | 8.5 x 11 inches
133 pages | 35 color
$30.00 | non-members #2236
$27.00 | members
The simplistic black paper cover of The Mint Museum’s proprietary publication features a glimpse of a cropped portrait of Romare Bearden. Like the cover, interviews with David C. Driskell, Herb Jackson, and Jerald Melberg offer a unique, innovative look at a remarkable man. 2002
Softcover | 8 x 10 inches
63 pages | 12 illustrations; 6 color
$10.00 | non-members #4098
$9.00 | members
Essay by Mary Lee Corlett
A brief preliminary text is followed by over seventy-five full color images. This publication presents a selected body of prints that examines the ways that Bearden experimented, innovated, and collaborated on his journey toward mastery of the print medium. 2009
Hardcover | 9 x 10.25 inches
136 pages | 105 illustrations; 91 color
$35.00 | non-members #1887
$31.50 | members
Robert G. O’Meally
Insights provide a new critical perspective on Bearden’s imaginative reinterpretations of subjects from classical literature and make a compelling case for a connection to the artist’s personal life journey. 2008
Hardcover | 10.75 x 11.25 inches
116 pages | 70 illustrations; 66 color
$45.00 | non-members #338
$40.50 | members
Myron Schwartzman
Bearden crossed paths with artists, composers, and prominent jazz and blues musicians, who became his friends and muses. In this deeply personal biography, the author has drawn on his own conversations with the artist to help us understand how Bearden was able to translate his experiences as a twentieth-century African-American into a body of truly victorious art. 1999
Hardcover | 7.75 x 9.25 inches
144 pages | 46 illustrations; 27 color
$12.95 | non-members #2004
$11.66 | members
The Art of Romare Bearden
Heavy weight tabbed section dividers are adorned front and back with forty full color images of works spanning from 1941 to 1984. A brief introduction to the artist precedes the entry sections which are delineated by alternating blue or white backgrounds and provide space for Name, Address, E-Mail, Work and Home Phones, Fax and Cell/Pager numbers. Canvas covered spiral binding lies flat when open.
Hardcover | 7 x 8.5 inches
122 pages
$19.95 | non-members #134
$17.96 | members
Cover features Autumn Lamp (Guitar Player), 1983. Entry sections provide space for Name, Address, E-Mail, Work and Home Phones, Fax and Cell/Pager numbers. Royal blue spiral binding lies flat or is held closed with an elasticized band. Perfectly sized for travel. No images except for cover.
Hardcover | 4 x 5.25 inches
109 pages
$6.95 | non-members #154
$6.26 | members
Jazz
The vibrant reds and jewel tones of 1978’s Thank You... for F.U.M.L. (Funking Up My Life) and 1980’s Up at Minton's capture the pulsating rhythm of an evening at your favorite jazz club. Note cards are printed with soy-based inks on recycled paper and presented in a handy bi-fold coverstock folio.
10 cards, five each of two images | 6.75 x 4.75 inches
$9.95 | non-members #187
$8.96 | members
The Odysseus Series
Romare Bearden’s signature style captures the legendary tale of Odysseus in the four collage works entitled Circe; 1977, Circe Turns a Companion of Odysseus into a Swine; 1977, Odysseus Leaves Circe; 1977, and Home to Ithaca; 1977. The accompanying text says, “In (Bearden’s) hands, Homer’s epic poem becomes a vehicle for the simultaneous exploration of art history, world history, and the African American experience.” Note cards printed on recycled paper and presented in a handsome two piece paperboard box.
20 cards, 5 each of 4 images | 7.5 x 5.25 inches
$15.95 | non-members #186
$14.36 | members
