Augusta Savage

A compelling poetic biography of Augusta Savage, a groundbreaking artist and key figure in the Harlem Renaissance, accompanied by an afterword from the Schomburg Center's curator. Savage, a talented sculptor, created a bust of W.E.B. Du Bois for the New York Public Library and taught generations of African American artists, including Jacob Lawrence. She gained national recognition at the 1939 World's Fair and was the first recorded Black gallerist. Despite facing racial discrimination, she advocated for equal rights in the arts. This book, filled with images of Savage's remarkable sculptures, is a vital tribute to an exceptional artist whose legacy has been overlooked.