Texas is a Southern state; and in many ways; Houston is a typical Southern city. While Houston did not experience the types or degrees of racial violence found in other Southern cities during the Jim Crow era; black Houstonians nonetheless found themselves often relegated to the margins of society. For decades there were two distinct Houstons: one white and the other black. However; Houston�s black community created businesses that flourished and schools that educated children and developed a culture that celebrated the accomplishments of their parents while eagerly anticipating the accomplishments of future generations. Images of America: African Americans of Houston captures the many facets of black Houston. From churches to nightclubs; city parks to city hall; and political giants Barbara Jordan; Mickey Leland; and Sheila Jackson Lee to the driving beats of Archie Bell and the Drells; the Ghetto Boys; and Beyonc�; black Houston is alive with a determination that past injustices will never dampen the future opportunities for greatness.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. One of the Best Art Instruction BooksBy KNWDefinitely one of my favorite art instruction books. Not only does the author provide general information useful for a beginner; but he also takes it well beyond the fundamentals; especially if youre inclined to a painterly style. Many art instruction books can be confusing when considered in light of contradictory information in other books because the authors never clarifies how or why their process differs from other processes.If you only read one or a few books; it may not be confusing; but the more you read; the more contradictory recommendations you encounter. Mr. Rohm clarifies his intent; contrasts it with other options and clearly explains how "the painterly approach" applies to various aspects of the painting process.And the book is not just for those of us who strive for a painterly style. Demonstrations are in oil; pastel and acrylic. The sections on color are very thorough and the sections on composition; while not extensive; are helpful. I have read numerous art instruction books. This is a keeper. Congratulations to Mr. Rohm.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. So good I teach with it!By Joseph Melanccedil;onThis book is beautifully laid out with easy to read text and large color photos of the entire process of painting landscapes. It will be invaluable in showing and explaining to the studio and plein air painter the technical and esthetic parts of painting landscape including the creatures that inhabit it. Each chapter is presented simply and logically. I havent seen a better book on the market for the beginning to advanced landscape painter. Ive been teaching painting for many years and take my copy to my classes for recommendation to my students. Even if you are very experienced I feel Bobs book is worth having in your art library just to remind yourself what is important to know about painting .Joseph Melanccedil;on; Sarasota; FL0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Beauitful PaintingsBy Ronald K. RidleyIt has many examples with the colors listed at the beginning but during each step they are not listed. I know if a book is good; if my wife takes them to read. I had shown her this book and then had to hunt for it to make this book review. Bob Rohm has wonderful impressionist oil painting in this book. His paintings are they type that I would like to paint like. That is way I bought this book to learn how he does it.
