Art

During the Harlem Renaissance, Black Art exploded into the 1920s and 30s with sculptures, murals, and painted works. Artists were vocal and expressive about their art and they encouraged more from life through their works. Most of the art were realistic depictions of folklore and Black historical events. Black artists were expressing their African American culture and religion in art which made it so important. It was to tell the stories of their hardships before and the things that they had to overcome as a people. The art was meant to inspire and acknowledge what went on at the time. In a way, Hurston’s novel was about her African American culture and writing it may have promoted it. It was her art to the community. Art was different and new and was exploring other themes. The idea was to make people aware of what had happened and it was also to make sure that they wouldn't forget. Some famous artists were Aaron Douglass and Augusta Savage.

"Into Bondage" by Aaron Douglas Aaron Douglas was hailed as the father of black art; he created a four-panel mural showing the history of African Americans from slavery in the South to Industrialism in the North. Douglas began to introduce African motifs into his paintings as a celebration of racial heritage. His works were famous and were often featured in magazines. "Green Apples" by Augusta Savage. Augusta Savage was well known for her unique sculptures which was so true to life. She was unlike any other black painter because she did not agree with the mind-set that African-American artists should be limited into looking for African art only. The sculpture at the top uses both African art and European art.

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