Elizabeth Catlett
Primi Anni e Formazione Nascita: Alice Elizabeth Catlett, 15 aprile 1915, Washington, D.C. Genitori: Entrambi i genitori lavoravano nell'istruzione; il padre insegnava alla Tuskegee University (allora sistema scolastico pubblico di D.C.), e la madre era un truant officer. Nipoti di persone precedentemente schiave. Primi Interessi Artistici: Affascinata da una scultura in legno di un uccello realizzata dal padre. Studiò arte con…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Elizabeth Catlett's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Elizabeth Catlett's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.