Harlem Reniassance Art Gallery by Tonya Lappin

"Black Belt" by Archibald Motley--1934

tlappin1 — 2025-04-02 14:52:05 UTC

Motley celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of people, emotions, and actions that take place in a predominantly African American neighborhood of Chicago.

“Harlem WPA Street Dance”- by Elizabeth Olds- 1935

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This painting demonstrates people together and having a good time with good vibes.

“The palace barber shop” by Ernie barns- 1938

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Ernie shows the connection the people have and where they go to spend their time with eachother

“Windows Wishing-unsigned”- Ernie Barnes- 1938

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The artist belives that the gender stereotypes is the way that women should dress and look like.

“Street scene” by Roger Smith-1934

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A street view of a nice day in Harlem. There are men in suit and woman in dress and heels. There are building and nice cars in the back. This is probably a very well known neighborhood.

“Jitter bugs” by William h Johnson- 1971

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It shows how connected they are while dancing and it shows emotion in a way and they seem happy.

Gods Trombones

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Two artists collaborated on this famous Harlem Renaissance-era book, which combines interpretations of biblical parables written in contemporary verse with bold illustrations that echo the power and symbolism of the words.

Consciousness and light

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This painting show how showing there emotions by playing

“Supper Time” by Horace Pippin - 1940

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To show the struggles of African Americans in rough neighborhoods during the Harlem Renaissance.

Influence of Harlem Renaissance

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The painting shows violence and battle. It gives off bad vibes like they hate each other and are fighting for something.

Jazz by Norman Lewis

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Groove high by Faith Ringgold - 1996

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This painting demonstrates the memories of Sunday afternoon dances in Harlem and explores themes of African Americans identity and social change.

“A golden era” by Aaron Douglas -1920

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Douglas is illustrating that one day there will be a time a “golden age”. Where all kinds of races can finally get together in peace.

“Tombstones” by Jacob Lawrence 1942

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I think the author is trying to imply that they have to suffer looking at the tombstones of past relatives every day they go outside and it makes the area around it feel and look sad.

Gods Trombones

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“Jazz” by Aurelius Battaglia published on 1952.

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The artist made this to show how much African Americans loved jazz back then.

“Amistad murals” by Hale Woodruff-1938

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All the slaves on the amistad escape the ship and fight off the whites from stopping them and they did it all with just knifes while the whites had guns.

“Aspiration” by Aaron Douglas – 1936

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Douglas showcases that even if you feel trapped, you can still make your dreams come true.

“Sunday Promade” by Hale Woodruff and Robert Blackburn- 1996

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Woodruff and Blackburn show the different activities African Americans might doing doing on Sundays.

Schools out (Allen Rohan, 1936)

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African Americans outside buildings, as the come out there’s younger kids with books and uniforms on. The artists wanted to display signs of segregation on how it’s not the same education as white people.

Groovin High (Faith Ringgold) 1935

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Gamaliel Cruz

“Harlem WPA street dance” by Elizabeth Olds - 1935

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“Elevated Train” by John Knudsen

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Knudsen shows the different ways people are living during the Renaissance. He expresses how others have made their lives better up he also expresses the feelings of those who still have nothing and how that affects their lives.

“Jitterbugs” by William Johnson - 1941-42

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1941-42

“A Golden Era” by Aaron Douglas

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“Tamalada” by Carmen lomas Garza-1990

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The painting is showing how the family is making tamales and bonding with eachother.

“Sandia”- by Carmen Lomas Garza- 1997

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This is a family having a good time eating watermelon and enjoying time outside together.

Sandia by Carmen Lomas Garcia - 1997

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This painting shows the father is cutting up the watermelon for his family during a late evening and everyone is together and just having a great time together

“Luis de las Flores” by Joan R Fuentes 2006

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He seems like a hard working guy that has pride in what he does and seems like its what he has done most of his life so he shows that he is exhausted as well.

A family eating watermelon outside by Carmen Lomas Garza-1997

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A big family, outside at night eating watermelon.

Bomb a Barrococo BY Ray Abeyita-2004

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In conclusion we see a really nice car and we can agree its a nice car and the hard work it took to build. It is a pride from the Mexican/Chicano culture.

“Tamalada” by Carmen Lomas Garza

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The picture shows how a family gathers around to spend time with each other and they make tamales.

“Tamalada” - by Carmen Lomas Garza -1990

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Family means a lot to the author and how you can do things to bond with your family.

Bomba Barrococo

fajardos1 — 2025-04-09 16:57:34 UTC

Ray Aybetia

“Tamalada” by Carmen Lomas Garza

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It shows how a Mexican family can bond with just making food and having a good time

Gronk

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A lot of Mexicans love lucha libre back then and its still a thing today.

“Going out of business”

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John Valadez

El regress de la Vera sag ran

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By Enrique Choyoya 1992

Tamalada

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”Tamalada” by Carmen Lomas Garzas

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This painting is showing the joy and love of Mexican families who traditionally get together and make tamales

“Don Juanito” by Emigdio Vasquez–1950

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The message of this painting is that the Chicano people worked hard to get here.

“Tamalada” by Carmen Lomos Garza 1998

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The “Tamalada” drawing represents a traditional Mexican gathering where family and friends come together to make tamales.

The 4 calaveraz

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I think this message is a lonely Hispanic house hold that is on los Dias de Los meurtos honoring their loved ones.

Luis deals Flores by Juan R. Fuentes- 2006

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The painting’s message is even when there’s hard work do it and be proud of it even when you’re exhausted.

Sandia, by Carmen Lomas Garcia /1997

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Sandia by Carmen Lomas Garza 1997

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This artwork may portray how doing the simple things helps bring family together ands gives a sense of closeness.

‘The Return Of The Sacred Cow” By Enrique Chagoya - 1992

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“Tamalada” by Carmen L. Garza 1998

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This represents quality family time where they make tamales and enjoy each other’s presence.

El regreso de la vaca sagrada

rojasj1_3 — 2025-04-09 18:36:41 UTC

1992

Tamalada by Carmen Lomas Garza

espinob — 2025-04-09 18:37:30 UTC

This picture shows how a family can spend time with each other and bond by making tamales.

“Sandia” By Carmen Lomas Garza 1997

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“Sandia” by Carmen Lomas Garza - 1997

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Garza created a very positive outlook at a Mexican-American family enjoying a “Sandia” (or Watermelon in English) during the Chicano movement.