Describe the themes of urban african-american life in the works of jacob lawrence. go back to your online art journal and write a 250-word essay discussing your chosen works of jacob lawrence.

The theme of social protest remained a consistent focus for jacob lawrence throughout his career. in the 1960s lawrence was inspired by news reports and photographs, including images of segregated lunch counter sit-ins and stories of the   freedom riders in the civil rights movement. from the 1970s onward, lawrence's work focused less explicitly on contemporary social issues.