For this assignment you will look at art, poetry, and music from the Harlem Renaissance. Your assignment is on your handout, but you can access all the links here.
MUSIC LINKS:
http://www.pbs.org/jazz/biography/artist_id_ellington_duke.htm
http://www.pbs.org/jazz/beat/ - look at Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong
1. Look at the following paintings and photograph:
Street Life, Harlem by William H. Johnson
Jeunesse by Palmer Hayden
Evening Attire by James VanDerZee
Respond to the paintings and photograph. In your response, include such things as the colors, mood, composition, and feelings the paintings express.
2. Listen to Langston Hughes’ poem "The Negro Speaks of Rivers." Respond to the poem.
3. Go to the Harlem Renaissance Websites list and choose one of the following artists, musicians, or poets.
1. artist Jacob Lawrence
2. artist William H. Johnson
3. musician Duke Ellington
4. musician Bessie Smith
5. poet Langston Hughes
6. poet Countee Cullen
In addition to the resources for specific artists, look at the general websites included at the beginning of the list—many of these contain information about the artists as well.
Copyright (2009)
