Which African American, who died an early death, addressed contemporary racial issues and questions of racial identity through works such as his Crucifixion (1963-1964), the composition of which was inspired by a painting of the same name by Cranach (1503)? A) Bearden B) Thompson C) Fuller D) Basquiat

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The African American artist who died an early death and addressed contemporary racial issues and questions of racial identity through works such as his Crucifixion (1963-1964) was Bob Thompson. The other options - Bearden, Fuller, and Basquiat - were also African American artists who addressed similar themes, but they did not create works specifically titled Crucifixion or inspired by Cranach's painting of the same name.

Which African American, Who Died an Early Death, Addressed Contemporary