Harlem Renaissance: Literature, Music, and Art

Introduction

Oh, Happy Day! The Minneapolis Institute of Art Museum is preparing a new exhibit featuring the Harlem Renaissance. The Design Committee is looking for students to present them with ideas for what should be on display. The name of the exhibit is The Arts of The Harlem Renaissance. Therefore, they are looking for pieces of literature and poetry, art, and music that were influential to this time period. They are also concerned with having accurate information regarding the lives and accomplishments of important artists of the Harlem Renaissance.

The Harlem Renaissance represents a time when African-Americans were exploring their writing, artistic, and musical talents in order that they may communicate their thoughts and opinions regarding the condition of black communities in the United States during the first three to four decades of the twentieth century.

Keeping in mind that the word renaissance means "rebirth," what artistic pieces were born out of this era? Who are the major figures involved in this movement, and what were their contributions to the Harlem Renaissance?