Harlem Renaissance by Isabella Lopez

Jitterbugs (III) by William H. Johnson

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This painting made by William H. Johnson depicts a man and a women dancing and enjoying themselves. This work was made in 1941.

Dreams by Langston Hughes

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Hold fast to dreams

For if dreams die

Life is a broken-winged bird

That cannot fly.

Hold fast to dreams

For when dreams go

Life is a barren field

Frozen with snow.

The Janitor Who Paints by Palmer C. Hayden

il070 — 2024-03-06 02:06:11 UTC

This painting was made in 1930 and it depicts an African American man painting his wife and child in his home.

Blues singer by Palmer H. Hayden

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This image shows an African American man playing the piano for people in what seems to be a bar. This represents how Blues music was important in the Harlem Era.

And the migrants kept coming by Jacob Lawrence

il070 — 2024-03-06 02:31:30 UTC

This image was created in 1940 and it depicts the migration of many African Americans. This art reflects the mass migration of many African Americans from the South to the North.

Taboo by Jacob Lawrence

il070 — 2024-03-06 02:41:15 UTC

This image represents how interracial marriages and relationships were seen as taboo.

The Judgment Day by Aaron Douglas

il070 — 2024-03-06 03:05:01 UTC

Shows man playing trumpet which represent the importance of jazz music in that era.

Street life, Harlem by William H. Lawrence

il070 — 2024-03-06 03:13:48 UTC

Depicts a man and women in a city, this represents how many African Americans moved to urban cities.

Beale Street Blues by Palmer C.Hayden

il070 — 2024-03-06 03:19:02 UTC

Made in 1943, and represents how important music, specifically jazz was during this era.

Nightlife by Archibald Motley

il070 — 2024-03-06 03:23:34 UTC

Depicts the fun, bright and loud side of the Harlem Renaissance

Take the A train - By Duke Ellington (song)

il070 — 2024-03-07 02:04:11 UTC

You must take the "A"-Train
To go to sugar hill way up in Harlem
If you miss the "A"-Train
You'll find you missed the quickest way to Harlem
Hurry - get on now it's coming
Listen - to these rails a-humming - all board
Get on the "A"-Train
Soon You will be on sugar hill in Harlem

Looking Upward by James Lesesne Wells

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made in 1928, this piece represents the movement of black people from the south to big urban cities.

Rhapsody in Black by Isac Friedlander

il070 — 2024-03-07 02:27:25 UTC

made in 1931, shows people playing jazz music

Jumping Jive by Norman Lewis

il070 — 2024-03-07 02:32:13 UTC

Made in 1924, it shows a colorful depiction of people playing jazz music.

Study of Aspects of Negro Life: An Idyll of the Deep South by Aaron Douglas

il070 — 2024-03-07 02:42:25 UTC

Made in 1934, represents the migration of black people and the star in the corner represents the north star

Blues an Anthology by Miguel Covarrubias

il070 — 2024-03-07 03:16:55 UTC

Made in 1926, this image depicts a group of musicians playing music. It can be inferred that they are playing Blues music since it's in the name and Blues music was a fundemental part of the Harlem Renaissance

The Weary Blues by Langston Hughes

il070 — 2024-03-07 05:23:12 UTC

Made in 1926, this image shows a man playing the piano and we can infer that the music being played are blues.

Cocktails by Archibald Motely

il070 — 2024-03-07 05:28:13 UTC

Made in 1926, this painting depicts modern/urban living during the Harlem Renaissance. This connects to African Americans moving from the south to urban cities.

God's Trombones by Aaron Douglas

il070 — 2024-03-07 05:43:12 UTC

Made in 1927, we can see a man playing a trumpet which reflects on the importance of music during the period.

Dance by Aaron Douglas

il070 — 2024-03-08 18:31:13 UTC

Made in 1930, this painting shows a man and women dancing to lively music. It shows what seems to be a Saxophone which is a common instrument in Jazz music.

Banjo by Aaron Douglas

il070 — 2024-03-08 18:38:23 UTC

This was made in 1929 and depicts a man playing a banjo on a dock. On the top right corner it says "Home to Harlem" referencing the home of the Harlem renaissance.

George Gershwin, An American in Paris by Miguel Covarrubias

il070 — 2024-03-09 00:43:52 UTC

This was made in 1929 and it refers to the many American artists and writers who moved to Paris for inspiration.

Harlem Vanity Fair ca by Miguel Covarrubias

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Negro Drawings by Miguel Covarrubias

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Made in 1927 this image shows a group of people praying while listening to music and on the right it shows a couple dancing in a theatrical way.

The New Negro an interpretation by Alain Locke

il070 — 2024-03-09 01:02:42 UTC

Made in 1925, this image was used in a book to educate others on the African American struggles.

Sowing by William H. Johnson

il070 — 2024-03-09 01:06:26 UTC

Made in 1939 depicts people farming

Blind singer by William H. Johnson

il070 — 2024-03-09 01:24:40 UTC

Made in 1939 depicts two joyful musical artists, the man being a singer and the women playing the guitar

Migration of the Negro series by Jacob Lawrence’s

il070 — 2024-03-09 01:34:25 UTC

Made in 1941, these set of images narrates the migration of people to urban cities.

Blues by Archibald J. Motley Jr.

il070 — 2024-03-09 01:52:05 UTC

Made in 1929, Illustrates people having a good time, dancing and listening to music.

Tongues by Archibald J. Motley Jr.

il070 — 2024-03-09 01:58:13 UTC

Made in 1929, it depicts a group of people listening to music in what seems to be a church. There is a women dancing theatrically.

The Ascent of Ethiopia by Lois Mailou Jones

il070 — 2024-03-09 04:12:35 UTC

Made in 1932, this art is a homage to the African culture of African Americans. During this era, many African Americans embarrassed heir African heritage.

Aspiration by Aaron Douglas

il070 — 2024-03-09 04:19:52 UTC

Depicts people looking out to a big city. This could represent the longing for representation in urban settings.