The Cleveland Museum of Art

The Harlem Renaissance, Grades 9-12


Travel back in time to bustling New York City in the 1920s and discover the art, literature and music produced by African Americans living in Harlem during this period. Students will be introduced to artists such as Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, and photographer James Van Der Zee, as well as to the poetry of Langston Hughes.


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Gamin

Gamin, sculptor Augusta Savage (American, 1892 - 1962) c. 1929-1930
2003.40

 

 

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Marcus Garvey (right) with George O. Marke (left) and Prince Kojo Tovalu-Houenou, James VanDerZee (American, 1886 - 1983) 1924
1999.54

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