Harlem Renaissance
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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Writer:James Baldwin
(August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987)
was an American novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and social critic. His essays, as collected in Notes of a Native Son (1955), explore palpable yet unspoken intricacies of racial, sexual, and class distinctions in Western societies, most notably in mid-20th-century America, and their inevitable if unnameable tensions.
Famouse work
(Giovanni's room) was one of the first to tackle homosexuality
Importance
He was one of the most brilliant and provocative literary figures of the past century.
Artist: Palmer Hayden
(January 15, 1890 – February 18, 1973)
was an American painter who depicted African-American life. He painted in both oils and watercolors, and was a prolific artist of his era.
FAMOUS WORKS
JEUNESSE: NO DATE 14X17 INCHES
Importance
He was among the first African-American artist to use African subjects and design in his art
Singer: duke Ellington
(April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974)
was an American composer, pianist and bandleader of jazz orchestras. He led his orchestra from 1923 until his death, his career spanning over 50 years.
FAMOUS WORK
CREOLE LOVES CELLS
Importance
He resigned a homerun is on scheme of pride. Hey Billy done representing African-American culture in a positive way was the best way to fight racism
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