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What was the purpose of Aaron Douglas's illustrations for the book 'God's Trombone'?
What was the purpose of Aaron Douglas's illustrations for the book 'God's Trombone'?
- To depict urban scenes of black life
- To document the religious oral traditions of the African American community (correct)
- To explore abstract expressionism
- To create a historical account of African American art
W.E.B. Du Bois introduced the theory of double consciousness.
W.E.B. Du Bois introduced the theory of double consciousness.
True (A)
Who is considered the foundational keeper of African American art and a proponent of the New Negro movement?
Who is considered the foundational keeper of African American art and a proponent of the New Negro movement?
Alain Locke
The Great Migration occurred around the ______.
The Great Migration occurred around the ______.
Which artist discarded realism for more abstraction in their work?
Which artist discarded realism for more abstraction in their work?
What art movement did Hale Woodruff explore while paying homage to Paul Cezanne?
What art movement did Hale Woodruff explore while paying homage to Paul Cezanne?
Which painting by Archibald Motley depicts a musical atmosphere through contrasting colors?
Which painting by Archibald Motley depicts a musical atmosphere through contrasting colors?
Palmer Hayden's style mimics late 19th century Euro modernism and serves as a ______ of earlier art.
Palmer Hayden's style mimics late 19th century Euro modernism and serves as a ______ of earlier art.
The New Negro Movement had no impact on African American Art.
The New Negro Movement had no impact on African American Art.
What type of scenes did Palmer Hayden depict in his artwork?
What type of scenes did Palmer Hayden depict in his artwork?
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Purpose of Aaron Douglas's illustrations for 'God's Trombone'
Purpose of Aaron Douglas's illustrations for 'God's Trombone'
To visually represent and preserve the spoken stories and religious traditions of African American communities.
Double Consciousness
Double Consciousness
A concept introduced by W.E.B. Du Bois that refers to the feeling of being both black and American, experiencing a sense of double identity.
Alain Locke
Alain Locke
A prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance who promoted and championed African American art.
The Great Migration
The Great Migration
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Aaron Douglas
Aaron Douglas
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Abstract Expressionism
Abstract Expressionism
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Archibald Motley's 'Saturday Night'
Archibald Motley's 'Saturday Night'
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Parody in art
Parody in art
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Impact of the New Negro Movement on art
Impact of the New Negro Movement on art
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Palmer Hayden's artistic focus
Palmer Hayden's artistic focus
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