Corita Kent

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Corita Kent (November 20, 1918 – September 18, 1986), born Frances Elizabeth Kent and also known as Sister Mary Corita Kent, was an American artist, designer and educator, and former religious sister. Key themes in her work included Christianity and social justice. She was also a teacher at the Immaculate Heart College. Corita was born Frances Elizabeth Kent on November 20 1918. At 18, Kent entered the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart, which were known to be very progressive and welcomed creativity. Frances joined a teaching order, taking the name Sister Mary Corita. She received a bachelor's degree at Immaculate Heart College and a master's degree at University of Southern California. She was the head of the art department at Immaculate Heart College where she also taught a wide variety of different painting styles. Her artwork contained her own spiritual expression and love for God. Kent's primary medium was screen printing, also known as serigraphy. She became self-taught after she sent...

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