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| Born | James Amos Porter December 22, 1905 Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
| Died | February 28, 1970 (aged 64) |
| Education | The Art Institute of New York City, Sorbonne University New York University |
| Alma mater | Howard University |
| Known for | African-American art history |
| Spouse | Dorothy Burnett (m. 1929) |
James Amos Porter (December 22, 1905 – February 28, 1970) was an African-American art historian, artist and teacher. He is best known for establishing the field of African-American art history and was influential in the African American Art movement.