All Flashcards
Who was James Van Der Zee and what was his impact?
He was a central figure in the New Negro movement, challenging stereotypes and showcasing the beauty and dignity of Black people.
Who was Marcus Garvey and what was his impact?
He was the leader of the UNIA, promoting black pride and self-reliance among African Americans.
What were racist depictions?
Minstrel shows and caricatures used to dehumanize African Americans.
What is the New Negro Movement?
A movement that aimed to create a unique visual style that celebrated Black culture and identity.
What is meant by 'dignified portrayals'?
Showing the diversity, resilience, and humanity of Black communities through photography.
Define 'authentic experiences' in photography.
Documenting Black labor, leisure, worship, and home life to provide a genuine representation.
What is meant by 'challenging false narratives'?
Using photography to dismantle harmful stereotypes perpetuated by the dominant white society.
What is meant by 'distinctive Black aesthetic'?
A unique visual style that celebrated Black culture and identity during the New Negro Movement.
Define 'pride and self-determination'.
Instilling pride and self-worth among African Americans through visual representation.
What is the Great Migration?
The movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban centers in the North and West.
What is the UNIA?
Universal Negro Improvement Association, led by Marcus Garvey, promoting black pride and self-reliance.
Define visual media.
Forms of communication that use visual elements, such as photography, to convey messages and shape perceptions.
Define Racist Depictions.
Minstrel shows and caricatures used to dehumanize African Americans.
Define New Negro Movement.
A movement that aimed to create a unique visual style that celebrated Black culture and identity.
Define Dignified Portrayals.
Showing the diversity, resilience, and humanity of Black communities through photography.
Define Authentic Experiences.
Documenting Black labor, leisure, worship, and home life.
Define Pride and Self-Determination.
Instilling pride and self-worth among African Americans.
Define Visual Media.
Tools like photography used for social change and challenging stereotypes.
Define UNIA.
Universal Negro Improvement Association, founded by Marcus Garvey, promoting Black pride and self-reliance.
Define Social Commentary.
Using art, like photography, to critique societal issues and norms.
Define Cultural Progress.
Advancements and achievements in cultural expression and representation.
Define Visual Representation.
The use of images to depict and preserve Black experiences.