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Primarily centered in Harlem New York City, known for its contributions to literature, music, visual arts, and culture,
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ink and graphite on wove paper, 31.8 x 22.9 cm, drawing, Howard Museum, Harlem Renaissance.
Depicting a person in the middle of many shapes, we can see what seems to be pyramids, a sun shining at the top. We can also see 3 other people who seem to be doing some sort of dance. -
oil painting, 40x50 inches, Whitney Museum of American Art, American regionalism
Capturing a young woman being baptized by a preacher surrounded by many. The raven and dove symbolizing divine approval and references. -
Focusing on realistic senses of rural and small town America. Arising as a response to the great depression, aiming to depict the American heartland in ways that is appealing to the general public.
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Depicting the socio political conditions of the working class while critiquing the power structures behind these conditions. Emphasizing truth and authenticity in human experiences focusing on poverty injustice and inequality.
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oil on beaver board, 78 x 65.3 cm, The art Institute of Chicago, American Regionalism.
Representing Rural America this painting captures the essence of traditional American families, The two in the painting showing the spirit of hard work, and dedication. -
woodcut in black, 29.4 x 23.9 cm, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Harlem renaissance.
reflecting the artistic and cultural contributions of the Harlem Renaissance. Using abstraction and his resistance to totalitarnism. -
watercolor on wove paper mounted to board,47.63 x 68.26 cm, National Gallery of Art, Social Realism.
A black and white graphite drawing with vibrant watercolor accents. Showing Luks in his drawing room surrounded by furniture in his New York apartment. -
photomechanical relief print, 29.2 x 22.2 cm, The metropolitan Museum of Art, Social Realism.
Showing a triumphant worker who both ideologically and physically dominates the clerics and capitalists in the lower left corner.