Black History Month is officially upon us and that means for the next 28 days we’ll be celebrating our beautiful, unapologetic blackness, although it should be celebrated by everyone throughout the year. One of the best parts about Black History Month is learning about great African Americans that you may not be familiar with, but are the recipients of their contributions. As they do every year, Google has kicked off Black History Month with a Google Doodle and this year they put the spotlight on the little-known, but groundbreaking artist Edmonia Lewis.
Edmonia Lewis was the first woman of African-American and Native American heritage to achieve global recognition as a sculptor. The Doodle depicts Lewis sculpting one of her most famous works, The Death of Cleopatra, which is on display at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C.
The sculpture was first revealed at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876. Lewis’s realistic portrayal of the Cleopatra’s death shocked viewers and received acclaim from critics, who called it “the most remarkable piece of sculpture in the American section” of the show.
The Google Doodle of Lewis was created by Sophie Diao and is a very timely representation, given the recent Women’s Marches across the country, which celebrated the greatness, courage and strength of women worldwide.
You may not know Edmonia Lewis by name, but her work speaks for itself and will hopefully continue to inspire future generations in the art world. Happy Black History Month, Beauties!
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Google Kicks Off Black History Month With Edmonia Lewis Doodle was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
