Discovering the Harlem Renaissance Vocabulary Ms Esparza 11

Discovering the Harlem Renaissance Vocabulary Ms. Esparza 11 th Grade US History

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Discovering the Harlem Renaissance • Harlem Renaissance (1919 – 1929) • Definition: A period of African American achievements in art, music, and literature • Harlem: A borough in Manhattan, New York

Discovering the Harlem Renaissance • The Great Migration • Movement of African Americans to Northern cities from the rural South

Discovering the Harlem Renaissance • Jazz and Ragtime music • Ragtime: considered first American music and was ideal for dancing the ‘cakewalk’ • Jazz: music style that originated in African American communities with European style music and African tribal music roots • Duke Ellington: “It Don’t Mean a Thing” http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=q. D Qp. ZT 3 Gh. Dg&list=PLctkrn. XRYDXx. KFm 7 Isd 4 K 9 qlav 2 Nttzv

Discovering the Harlem Renaissance • Langston Hughes (1902 – 1967) • A poet and novelist • “When Harlem was in Vogue” • Created a new style of art called: Jazz Poetry

Discovering the Harlem Renaissance • Zora Neale Hurston (1891 -1960) • An anthropologist and author of many short stories and several books. • She was an important figure during the Harlem Renaissance. • “How it Feels to be Colored Me” and “Their Eyes Were Watching God”

Discovering the Harlem Renaissance • Cotton Club • Definition: A nightclub located in Harlem. • Jazz musicians and dancers were able to express their talents

Discovering the Harlem Renaissance • Art Deco • Definition: art style characterized by bold lines, geometric shapes, and strong colors • Also influenced styles of buildings during this time