\u003cdiv\u003eA biographical reflection on the art and life of Horace H. Pippin\u0026#151;the best-known African-American artist of his time\u0026#151;\u003cI\u003ePrimitive\u003c/I\u003e is a critique on current perceptions surrounding African-American folk art, as well as the absence of key African-American history in present-day curricula. Award-winning poet Janice Harrington connects readers with a fascinating, odds-defying artist, all while underscoring the human need for artistic expression.\u003c/div\u003e