https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7 Chosen Poem: Sonnet "The Harlem Dancer" by Claude McKay en-us 2017-12-02 03:10:01 UTC 2023-04-30 07:11:44 UTC hello@padlet.com shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212477586 Claude McKay]]> 2017-12-02 04:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212477586 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212477673 "It Don't Mean A Thing" Written by Duke Wellington]]> 2017-12-02 04:58:34 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212477673 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212477785 Palmer C. Hayden; Represents the life, culture, and vitality that filled Harlem in Hayden's time.]]> 2017-12-02 05:03:47 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212477785 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212477849 Palmer C. Hayden; Highlights the two sides of African American identity: modern American (train and telephone poles), and more rural African roots (laundry line, nature, wooden cabin)]]> 2017-12-02 05:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212477849 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212478022 Archibald J. Motley; The bright, chaotic, happy life of Harlem is portrayed, but the slightly sinister police officer in the front reminds the viewer of the oppression and fear of racism still in the community]]> 2017-12-02 05:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212478022 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212478116 Archibald J. Motley; Highlights the gains African Americans had made to be living as lavishly as shown in the painting]]> 2017-12-02 05:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212478116 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212478191 William H. Johnson; The importance and prominence of music in Harlem culture is portrayed in this painting]]> 2017-12-02 05:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212478191 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212478258 William H. Johnson; The desire for more African American portrayals in typically white portrayed events/religion was rising during the Harlem Renaissance as shown here with an all African American crucifixion of Christ.]]> 2017-12-02 05:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212478258 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212478334 Aaron Douglas; Represents the growing focus on the African continent as the roots of African culture, and the glorification of Africa]]> 2017-12-02 05:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212478334 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212478439 Aaron Douglas; Glorification of African Continent and culture]]> 2017-12-02 05:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212478439 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212478687 Jacob Lawrence; The painting depicts the typical hustle and bustle culture/everyday life of Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance]]> 2017-12-02 05:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212478687 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212478867 Jacob Lawrence; Examines a common scene from the Great Migration in America that played a role in the beginning of the Harlem Renaissance]]> 2017-12-02 05:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212478867 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212479349 Augusta Savage; This sculpture depicts the strong connections African Americans felt during the Harlem Renaissance to their African ancestors/roots.]]> 2017-12-02 06:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212479349 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212479499 Lois Mailou Jones; Jones showcases the rich history and culture that was being glorified and created during this time period]]> 2017-12-02 06:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212479499 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212479618 Lois Mailou Jones; This painting quite obviously shows the conflict in identities many African Americans experienced during the Harlem Renaissnace]]> 2017-12-02 06:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212479618 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212479782 Charles Alston; The integration of African Americans into higher places of society and 'their rightful place' that occurred during the renaissance is highlighted here by Alston]]> 2017-12-02 06:19:42 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212479782 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212479998 Charles Alston; The painting expresses the increasingly urban environment and culture that developed in Harlem]]> 2017-12-02 06:26:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212479998 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212480173 Richard Nugent; This piece of art exemplifies the glorification and romanticizing of the African continent and culture]]> 2017-12-02 06:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212480173 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212480258 Robert Nugent; Representative of the two 'identities' of African Americans, African and American, that are tied together through music and the people themselves]]> 2017-12-02 06:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212480258 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212480492 Norman Lewis; During the Harlem Renaissance, African Americans began to form a wealthy middle class, especially in Harlem itself, and one of these wealthy men is shown in this painting]]> 2017-12-02 06:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212480492 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212480632 Norman Lewis; Despite the gains made by African Americans during this period, poverty was still a large problem for many African Americans (as shown below)]]> 2017-12-02 06:47:47 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212480632 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212480837 Romare Bearden; This piece demonstrates the heavy influence of music and jazz on the culture in Harlem during the Renaissance]]> 2017-12-02 06:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212480837 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212481014 Colleen Browning; Browning here depicts life in the busy, bustling culture in Harlem, a large part of Harlem itself]]> 2017-12-02 06:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212481014 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212481213 Palmer Hayden; Despite persisting racism in America, the African American community made several large strides in integrating into 'white societies', as shown by the mixed race subway depicted below]]> 2017-12-02 07:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212481213 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212482032 Archibald J. Motley; Motley's painting exemplifies the elevated class level and joyous music/dancing that characterized this time period]]> 2017-12-02 07:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212482032 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212482204 Jacob Lawrence; This painting shows an artist of some sort, a common occupation/hobby during the Harlem Renaissance]]> 2017-12-02 07:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212482204 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212482519 William H. Johnson; This piece of art depicts the prevalence of singing and dancing in Harlem culture]]> 2017-12-02 07:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212482519 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212482733 Aaron Douglas; Combination of modern American culture (building) and African heritage (animals)]]> 2017-12-02 07:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212482733 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212483232 Lois Mailou Jones; Celebration of African heritage and culture depicted here: part of Harlem Renaissance ]]> 2017-12-02 07:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212483232 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212483633 Joseph Holston: The musical aspect of the Harlem Renaissance is very prominent here]]> 2017-12-02 07:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212483633 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212483886 Joseph Holston; The beauty of jazz and playing instruments is glorified here as was done in Harlem]]> 2017-12-02 08:03:18 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212483886 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212484058 Norman Lewis; The joy, instruments, and prominent African American people in this painting highlights key elements of the Harlem Renaissance]]> 2017-12-02 08:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212484058 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212484598 Louis Armstrong]]> 2017-12-02 08:14:33 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212484598 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212484750 Bessie Smith]]> 2017-12-02 08:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212484750 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212490463 Everett Spruill; The bold colors are characteristic of Harlem Renaissance art, and and the glorification of the music here is also characteristic of the Harlem Renaissance]]> 2017-12-02 09:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212490463 shoffett85 https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212490700 Everett Spruill; Here, the painting depicts a glorification of traditional African heritage and bold colors in the art (both from the Harlem Renaissance)]]> 2017-12-02 09:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shoffett85/chwo2m23bnc7/wish/212490700