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Harlem Renaissance

Originally called "The New Negro Movement", it was a period during the 1920s and 1930s when African American culture, including art and literature, made great strides intellectually.

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Which of these Northern Renaissance artists was noted for his dark vision of a wicked and foolish humanity?

The Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch is known for using fantastic imagery to show the sinfulness of humanity such as in The Garden of Earthly Delights.

What kind of fashion was in the Harlem Renaissance?

There were many accessories and fashion statements in the Harlem Renaissance. One was a "flapper dress". Many stage/show performers wore these, as seen in the Broadway hit "Thouroghlly Modern Millie".

What does it mean that people became more secular during the Renaissance?

This means they were more interested in this world than in the religion and getting to heaven.

How did Christianity and education clash during the Renaissance?

During the Renaissance, Christianity and education clashed as humanist scholars sought to prioritize the study of classical works and emphasize critical thinking and reason, challenging traditional religious authority. This clash was exemplified in disputes over the curriculum of universities, the role of the Church in education, and the promotion of ideas that contradicted established Christian doctrines. Despite tensions, the integration of humanist ideas ultimately influenced the development of modern education.

When renaissance started?

There have been many periods of Renaissance,French for re-birth. The 8th and 9th century. The 12th century and from the 14th to the 16th century.

What new technique did artists use during renaissance what did it do?

Renaissance artists used value and perspective to make their paintings look more realistic and dynamic and life like

What was going on in America during the time of the Renaissance?

During the Renaissance in Europe, the Aztec Empire in Mexico was building a city that was far grander than any city in Europe.

On the other hand, the Maya culture was collapsing. When the Spanish arrived, Maya cities had vanished. People could still read the Mayan syllables. Maya writing has been cracked. A new Mayan syllabary has been created. A Catholic priest had made a copy of a Mayan text and the Spanish equivalent.

In South America the Inca Empire was absorbing the surrounding cultures. It created a form of writing using beads. No one has ever figured out how it worked. The Incas invented the suspension bridge.

What did William h Johnson do?

William was an African American painter. He used his paintings in contribution to the Harlem Renaissance. William was inspired to paint images and portraits of other human beings in his life, mostly African Americans. Johnson was a great painter and will always be remembered by others, such as Konrad Turek.