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Visionaries: Elizabeth Catlett

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A Month of Women's Art

In 19 59, elizabeth became the first woman sculpture professor at the national university of mexico. She was especially drawn to african and pre hispanic mexican sources in her art. Elizabeth retired from teaching in 19 75, but she continued to create art that called for justice for oppressed people. Her work reflected the determination, resiliency and passion of her subjects,. As well as the depth and nuance of her career as an artist.Elizabeth died on april second, 20 12 at her home in quernavaca, mexico aged 96.

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