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Aaron Douglas

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Born in Topeka, Kansas, United States

May 26, 1899 - February 2, 1979

Attended McKinley Elementary, Topeka High School, and the University of Nebraska

Lessons from European modernism encouraged by A. Locke, F.W. Reiss, and Du Bois

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Understanding of intersection cubism and art deco (decoratifs)

His knowledge of art gave people a new understanding of art styles that soon became the visual signature of the Harlem Renaissance

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Helps the art world better understand cubism, art deco, and social realism art

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We should know about him because he had artistic influence and was a prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance

He contributed to the art world and encouraged young people to expand the knowledge of their history