The Harlem Renaissance
By: Garrett Ingold
Background
The Harlem Renaissance was the name given to the cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem between the end of World War I and the middle of the 1930’s. During this period Harlem was a cultural center, drawing black writers, artists, musicians, photographers, poets, and scholars. Many had come from the south fleeing its oppressive caste system in order to find a place where they could freely express their talents.
Jazz by Romare Bearden
This exemplifies the Harlem Renaissance as it shows the a jazz band as was popular during the period. It also pictures African Americans which were highly involved in the Harlem Renaissance
Idylls of the Deep South by Aaron Douglas
This depicts again depicts African Americans as the subject matter in a style similar to traditional African artwork. This is done by Aaron Douglas one of the most influential African American artists of the Harlem Renaissance.
Jammin' at the Savoy by Romare Bearden
This shows a scene of musical performance typical of the time period, as well as African Americans who were major contributors to the Harlem Renaissance. This uses a style similar to traditional African art found in many Harlem Renaissance works.
Langston Hughes A Dream Deferred by Garrett Ingold
Reflection
When your own dreams are deferred you must not let it die, but hold on tight to it so that it does not fade away. If we let our dreams die then we are left with nothing. Therefore we must clutch tightly to our dreams and keep them in your grasp.
Works Cited
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- HUGHES, POEM: DREAMS BY LANGSTON. "POEM: DREAMS BY LANGSTON HUGHES." Poemhunter.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2014. <http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/dreams-2/>.
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Wormser, Richard. "The Harlem Renaissance (1917-1935)." PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2014. <http://www.pbs.org/wnet/jimcrow/stories_events_harlem.html>.