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Romare Bearden's Life And Work
Romare Howard Bearden was born on September 2, 1911 under Richard Howard and Bessaye Bearden in Charlotte, North Carolina and died on March 12, 1988 in New York City. His life was marked by encompassing a broad range of intellectual and scholarly interest, including art, music, history, literature, and world art. Romare Bearden began his studies at Lincoln University, then transferred to Boston University, but then graduated at New York University with a degree in education. Bearden took more courses in art and became the lead cartoonist and the art editor the monthly journal the medley.
Romare bearden moved around a lot from 1919-1929. He spent a year in Canada, a year in Pittsburgh, and then two years in New York. In April of 1942 Romare

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