| Arthello Beck |
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| 1941 births | |
| 2004 deaths | |
| american painters | |
| african-american artists | |
| texas artists | |
| people from dallas | |
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Beck was born in Dallas, Texas , and attended Lincoln High School , where he received his only formal art training. Afterwards, he worked for the United States Postal Service , as well as various other jobs before becoming a professional artist. Possibly known best for his works from the 1960s dealing with the American Civil Rights Movement , although Beck commonly featured other subjects, including children, religion, and human interaction. A longtime resident of Oak Cliff , Beck was a firm believer in Grassroots Movement s, and established the Arthello Beck Gallery, which became a centerpiece of the Dallas area art scene in the 1970s and 80s , and was instrumental to the careers of many black artists. |
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