Art has always been a part of African American History. Jacob Lawrence painted about the Great Migration. His painted story of how African Americans lived traveled and existed throughout history is reflected in many of his works of art. Annie Lee depiction of African Americans dreams and revelations paint reality in its most beautiful form.Kerry James Marshall born in Alabama, and now lives in Chicago, painting auctioned off for more than $18,500,000. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r4LTc0i6j8