Where was Aaron Douglas born
Topeka KS
What college did he attend
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
What was the Harlem Renaissance
A burst of creativity within African American community in the areas of art, music and literature
Why did he start making art
Because of his mom
Why was he important
He evoked the epic arc of African-American people into art
What High School did Douglas attend
Topeka High School
What did he go to college for
Fine arts
Why did he take part in the renaissance
He wanted to make African-Americans seen in a different way that showed them as good people
when did he stop making art
when he passed away
What hospital did he die in
Nashville Hospital
What was his primary school
a segregated school
What jobs did he do after High School
Glass Factory and steel foundry
How old was he when he took part in the renaissance
28
What was his most used aspect to art
sharp and elongated angularity
what was his major contributions
He made it to where African-Americans were seen in a different way and seen as people not different from everyone else
How old was he when he graduated High School
18
Why did he work jobs after High School
To make money so he could attend college
When did the Renaissance begin
1918
How many pieces of art did Douglas make
more than 40
How did he die
he had a pulmonary embolism
Did Douglas start making art before or after highschool
After
What degree did he earn in college
A Bachelors degree in Fine Arts
When did the Harlem Renaissance end
Mid 1930's
What was Douglases most famous piece of art
The Judgement Day
What year did Douglas pass away
1979