Detroit Cadillac News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

A leading Harlem Renaissance painter, Aaron Douglas’ artistic interests in modernism and African art fueled his artistic style. His works are a blend of Art Deco and elements of Egyptian wall paintings. He was later dubbed “the father of Black American art.” | By Tamara Shiloh Aaron Douglas (1899–1979) earned his reputation in the art world for creating compelling graphics. He became an in-demand illustrator for many writers after arriving in Harlem during a time when works by talented Blacks were being recognized. Among his most famous illustrations were images for James Weldon Johnson’s “God’s Trombone” and Paul […]

New yorkUnited statesLincoln high schoolKansas cityTamara shilohAaron douglasJames weldon johnsonDetroit museum of artUniversity of nebraskaPaul morandHarlem renaissanceArt decoBlack americanDetroit cadillacDetroit museumFine arts