Wood told Catlett to paint what she knew

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Wood told Catlett to paint what she knew

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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

When sculptor and printmaker Elizabeth Catlett studied at the UI, Grant Wood told her to depict what she knew. She became world famous for her dignified portrayals of African-American and Mexican women.

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