Faith Ringgold Books

Faith Ringgold - The David C. Driskell Collection Series of African American Art: Volume III 2004 by Lisa E. Farrington

The story of Faith Ringgold- activist, author, academician - is an uplifiting look at a progressive artist who overcame discrimination and triumphed as a giant figure in American art, notable as an accomplished painter, a sculptor, a printmaker, and an art quilter.  She has never abandoned her goal of searching for human dignity and empowerment for fellow African Americans while tirelesly fighting against discrimination.  This book includes works from several famous series including The Flag is Bleeding, Help: the Slave Rape Series #11, The Purple Doll Series, Mother's Quilt, and We Came to America. 

Prof. Lisa E. Farrington is the Head of the Art & Music Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York.