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  • Harlem Renaissance

    Primarily centered in Harlem New York City, known for its contributions to literature, music, visual arts, and culture,
  • Aaron Douglas Sahdji (tribal Women)

    Aaron Douglas Sahdji (tribal Women)

    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.
  • American Regionalism

    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.
  • Social Realism

    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.
  • Grant Wood- American Gothic

    Grant Wood- American Gothic

    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.
  • George Luks- Self-Portrait interior of my New York apartment

    George Luks- Self-Portrait interior of my New York apartment

    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.