Augusta Savage
Augusta Savage was an American sculptor associated with the Harlem Renaissance. She was also a teacher whose studio was important to the careers of a generation of artists who would become nationally known. She worked for equal rights for African Americans in the arts.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Green Cove Springs
- Educated at
- Cooper UnionAcadémie de la Grande Chaumière
- Awards
- 🏆 Florida Artists Hall of Fame
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Timeline
1892
Born
Birth1962
Died
Death
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