Biggers, John Thomas, 1924-2001

John Thomas Biggers (1924-2001), African American artist, was born in Gastonia, North Carolina. He attended Hampton Institute in Virginia and started taking art classes under the tutelage of Viktor Lowenfeld. Lowenfeld moved to Pennsylvania State University, and Biggers followed him to study in the art department there. He received his doctorate from the University in 1954. A few years earlier, Biggers had moved to Houston, Texas to establish the art department at Texas Southern University.

From the description of John Biggers papers, 1950-2001 (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 710043070

B. 1924.

From the description of John Thomas Biggers : Artist Files. (Whitney Museum of American Art). WorldCat record id: 228433065

Painter, mural painter and educator; Houston, Tex.

Founded the art department at Texas Southern Univ., in 1949 and served as director until 1983. Wrote "Ananse: the Web of Life in Africa." Died Jan. 25, 2001, at age 76.

From the description of John Thomas Biggers art works, 1940-1967. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 77800191