How George Washington Carver’s Art Inspired His Science
- Andy McIlvain
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Video from PBS
How George Washington Carver’s Art Inspired His Science
"George Washington Carver was many things over his lifetime: a student, a teacher, an artist, a researcher, an environmentalist, a pianist, an inventor. A new exhibit weaves his rare artworks and unpublished materials and contemporary art by those influenced by his legacy. This constellation of stories tells a new story of Carver and showcases his impact nearly a century later." from the video introduction
The Overlooked Artistic Roots That Shaped George Washington Carver’s Legacy
The California African American Museum presents "World Without End: The George Washington Carver Project"
When you hear George Washington Carver’s name, you probably immediately think of peanuts – after all, that is mainly what we were taught about him in grade school. However, he was so much more than just the “Peanut Man.” Carver’s innovations, inventions, and humanitarianism inevitably made him a pioneer of plant-based engineering and one of the nation’s earliest proponents of sustainable agriculture. Also known as “The Black Leonardo,” he is arguably one of the greatest and most celebrated scientists of his time – yet, his artistic achievements don't receive enough recognition..." from the article: The Overlooked Artistic Roots That Shaped George Washington Carver’s Legacy