Patricia A. Banks traverses the New York and Atlanta art worlds to uncover how black identities are cultivated through black art patronage. Drawing on over 100 in-depth interviews; observations at arts events; and photographs of art displayed in homes; Banks elaborates a racial identity theory of consumption that highlights how upper-middle class blacks forge black identities for themselves and their children through the consumption of black visual art. She not only challenges common assumptions about elite cultural participation; but also contributes to the heated debate about the significance of race for elite blacks; and illuminates recent art world developments. In doing so; Banks documents how the salience of race extends into the cultural life of even the most socioeconomically successful blacks.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Good book. but I still prefer Eileen Southerns workBy Sofia TrompetistaThis book is a fairly decent abbreviated overview of African-American music. However I wish someone would continue the work of Eileen Southern with her excellent book on African-American music. Hers is a more comprehensive approach and even though no one has updated her work since her death. I prefer her book. which I believe its called. "The music of black Americans." to any of the others that I have read so far.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Love the order of the chaptersBy Brandy JonesVery Very Interesting and informative. Love the order of the chapters. A great history lesson.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A must for music educatorsBy CustomerPerettis book is a brilliant account of Black history through the medium of music. It opened many areas of thought and awareness for me. It should be a requirement for music education students.
