Harlem Renaissance The Roaring 20s
Generic Overview… Renaissance means “rebirth” in Italian Harlem Renaissance: An African American cultural movement in Harlem, New York from the 1920s – 1930s. This movement is largely defined by arts, culture, music, literature, etc.
Analyzing Culture Through Art Sample Edward Hopper, Automat, 1927 **Not a Harlem Renaissance Painter**
Palmer Hayden, Jeunesse, abt. 1927
William H. Johnson, Chain Gang
William H. Johnson Cafe
Aaron Douglas, Into Bondage
Archibald J. Motley Jr., Blues
Romare Bearden, Jammin’ at the Savoy
Langston Hughes, “I, Too” I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong. Tomorrow, I'll be at the table When company comes. Nobody'll dare Say to me, "Eat in the kitchen," Then. Besides, They'll see how beautiful I am And be ashamed-- I, too, am America.
Palmer Hayden, Front Stoop
Photo circa 1920s Harlem
Augusta Savage Gamin
Your assignment Describe the Harlem Renaissance in your own words, making direct connections to the arts used in class. For further help, you should reference Chapter 17 of your book. Do not look at the works individually, but rather as a whole. What did the Harlem Renaissance depict?