Chronology of societal and Afro-American art evolution in pre (1619-1865) and post (1865-1965) civil war in the US

This study explores the relationship between societal integration of African Americans and its influences on group's art painting in pre-and-post-Civil War periods, i.e., from 1619-1865 1865-1965, United States America. It seeks to explore a greater social artwork over time - themes elements art, lines colours. draws upon John Dewey’s theory as experience Erwin Panofsky's Thematic analysis (Iconography). The findings suggest oppression exclusion general (in pre-Civil period) constrained creativity group’s (of painting). However, contrary, indicate experimentation, uniqueness, depiction identity post-Civil period painting. coincides with gradual but ominous acceptance, educational attainments, economic success Afro-Americans American society during this period. validate transformation marginalized groups (from integration) groups’ artistic expressions.