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Who was Alain Locke?
First African American Rhodes Scholar; philosopher who emphasized self-expression and Black aesthetics.
Who was Langston Hughes?
Writer who critiqued conformity to white artistic standards and advocated for authentic Black expression.
What was Zora Neale Hurston known for?
Writer who explored Black experiences with authenticity during the Harlem Renaissance.
What was Duke Ellington known for?
Musician during the Harlem Renaissance.
What was Jacob Lawrence known for?
Artist during the Harlem Renaissance.
What was Aaron Douglas known for?
Painter who incorporated African motifs and modern styles during the New Negro Movement.
How do Locke's and Hughes's views on Black art compare?
Locke: Emphasized self-definition through Black aesthetics | Hughes: Called for authentic representation of Black experiences.
Compare self-definition and representation.
Self-definition: Defining one's identity independently | Representation: Portraying a group's experiences authentically.
Compare old and new stereotypes.
Old stereotypes: Based on myths and caricatures | New stereotypes: More nuanced but still limiting.
Compare assimilation and self-expression.
Assimilation: Conforming to dominant culture | Self-expression: Expressing one's unique identity.
Compare artistic freedom and representation.
Artistic freedom: Creating art without constraints | Representation: Creating art that accurately reflects experiences.
Compare Locke's and Du Bois's views.
Locke: Focused on cultural and artistic empowerment | Du Bois: Focused on political and social equality.
Compare Locke's and Garvey's views.
Locke: Focused on integration and cultural expression | Garvey: Focused on Black nationalism and separatism.
Compare the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights Movement.
Harlem Renaissance: Focused on cultural and artistic expression | Civil Rights Movement: Focused on legal and political equality.
Compare the New Negro Movement and the Back-to-Africa Movement.
New Negro Movement: Focused on self-definition within America | Back-to-Africa Movement: Focused on returning to Africa.
Compare the New Negro Movement and the Black Arts Movement.
New Negro Movement: Focused on cultural expression and integration | Black Arts Movement: Focused on Black nationalism and separatism.
How do Locke's and Hughes's views compare?
Locke: Emphasized self-definition through art. | Hughes: Called for authentic racial representation in art.
Compare the 'Old Negro' and the 'New Negro'.
Old Negro: Stereotyped, oppressed. | New Negro: Self-defined, empowered, culturally expressive.