James A. Porter, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James A. Porter

first scholar to provide a systematic, critical analysis of African-American artists and their works

Date of Birth: 22-Dec-1905

Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Date of Death: 28-Feb-1970

Profession: historian, painter, art historian

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

James Amos Porter (December 22, 1905 – February 28, 1970) was an African-American art historian, artist and teacher.
He is best known for establishing the field of African-American art history and was influential in the African American Art movement.