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The Feverish Nights of the Harlem Renaissance
Artists of the Harlem Renaissance
By: Annette, Lauryn, and Lesley
As quoted from the National Gallery of Art, "The Harlem Renaissance was a period of rich cross-disciplinary artistic and cultural activity among African Americans between the end of World War I (1917) and the onset of the Great Depression and lead up to World War II (the 1930s)."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90PTxdsqfsA
October 7, 1891 - January 16, 1981
He was born in New Orleans and lived in Chicago.
He was one of the first African American students to attend the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
He worked as a painter and visual artist.
Some of his most famous works include: Gettin' Religion, Portrait of my Grandmother, and Self-Portrait.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=GBsYfnvjr8o&feature=shares
Portrait of my Grandmother
Gettin' Religion
Self-Portrait
"Archibald was a master colorist and radical interpreter of urban culture." - Sarah Schroth
He made a lasting impact on art by making modern depictions of African American life, implementing the compression of space, and showing sensitivity to his subjects.
His paintings depicted the issues of racial injustice and sterotypes that plagued America sharply contrasting with the other artists of his day. He exhibited many complexities in his works.
May 26, 1899 - February 2, 1979
He was born in Topeka, Kansas.
He attended
Later earned his Bachelor's degree of Fine Arts at
He worked as a teacher at Lincoln High School.
Some of his most famous works include: Into Bondage and Judgement Day.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=OEecAQQkGX8&feature=shares
Into Bondage
Judgement Day
Through his art, he was able to raise awareness about social issues African Americans were facing:
Faith Ringgold
October 8, 1930 - Present
She was born in Harlem, NY.
She attended New York City College
Art was a male profession at the time
She began teaching in public school and also studied for her Masters.
Some of her famous works include: Tar Beach, Echoes of Harlem, and Street Story Quilt.
Echoes of Harlem
Tar Beach
Street Story Quilt
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Comf9SetjRA&feature=shares
January 15,1890 - Febuary 18, 1973
His name at birth was Peyton Hedgeman. He was born in a small town in Virginia and moved to DC during his teen years.
He enlisted in the U.S Army's African American division and stayed for 9-10 years. During these years, he continued to draw and enhance his skills.
When he was discharged, he move to New York City and took courses at Colombia University to study drawings/art.
He then met Victor Perald and studied at Cooper Union with him then moved to Maine and studied at Boothbay Art Colony.
Some of his most famous works include: Midsummer Night in Harlem, Blues Singer, and Baptizing Day.
Baptizing Day
Midsummer Night in Harlem
Blues Singer
His works highlighted the turmoil and triumph of the African American experience. Some of his works were based on people he knew or admired such as, "The janitor who paints." They helped to bring to light the struggles of being taken serious as an artist and being able to provide for yourself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9LbHgeMVTw
December 13, 1907 - October 7, 1991
He was born in Washington, D.C.
In 1931, he studied at New York Art Students League .
He became president of the Society of Washington Printmakers (1942).
In 1948, he was elected associate of the prestigious National Academy of Design.
One of his biggest projects was partnered with Langston Hughes.
Some of his other famous works include: Self-Reflection at the Museum of Modern Art, Orpheus - The Look Back, and The Bridge, Sunday.
His Art
Orpheus - The Look Back
The Bridge, Sunday.
Self Reflection at the Museum of Modern Art
His art work served a major role in the African American culture, the Harlem Renaissance, and the American regionalism:
All of the artist aimed to seek attention and their culture through arts and many different types of styles. They took pride of who they are and rebelled against inequality and discrimination. The different types of arts expresses their true feelings about the injustices they have faced or their pride of being African Americans.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pCSMxee2b93ItZugqS7m3Gedvn9rkzujK9aEUacWVOg/edit