Romare Bearden
What style of art is Romare Bearden best known for?
Collage.
What is a collage?
A piece of art made by sticking various materials like paper, photographs, and fabric onto a surface.
What city is most associated with the Harlem Renaissance?
New York City
What instruments are used in jazz? You only need to name one.
Drums, standing bass, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, piano, guitar.
What is a sketch?
A quick drawing that captures the basic elements of a subject, usually done before working on the final piece.
Who was Romare Bearden?
An African American artist known for his collages and contributions to art during the Harlem Renaissance.
What materials can you use to create a collage?
Paper, magazines, fabric, glue, scissors
What was the Harlem Renaissance? When did it occur?
A cultural movement in the 1920s celebrating African American art, literature, and music. Lots of art, poetry, music, and writing was made by the Black community during this time.
Name two percussion instruments.
Drums, xylophone or metallophone, marimba, triangle, tambourine, bells, gong, marimba, guiro.
What is a medium in art?
The materials used to create a work of art, like oil paint or clay.
Where was Romare Bearden born?
Charlotte, North Carolina.
Name a famous artist also known for collage who worked at the same time as Romare Bearden. A Hint: This artist is known for their work with Cubism.
Pablo Picasso.
Name one famous writer, artist, or musician from the Harlem Renaissance (NOT Romare Bearden)?
Langston Hughes, Louis Armstrong, Zora Neale Hurston, Josephine Baker, Duke Ellington, W.E.B. DoBois
What kind of note is held for four counts?
A whole note.
Define "composition" in art.
The arrangement of elements in a work of art.
What themes did Romare Bearden often explore in his work?
African American life, culture, and history.
What is the main purpose of using collage in art? How do artists use collage?
It combines different elements to create a new artwork or convey a message.
What was a major impact of the Harlem Renaissance on American culture?
It helped to promote and elevate African American culture and arts in mainstream society.
How does a violin/viola/cello produce sound?
By drawing a bow across its strings, causing them to vibrate.
What is a mural?
A large painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling.
How did Bearden’s work reflect the African American experience?
By depicting everyday life, struggles, and celebrations of the Black community in the US (the positives, AND the negatives)
How can collages tell a story?
Using images and materials that represent different parts of a story or theme
How did music play a role in the Harlem Renaissance, or for Romare Bearden specifically?
It brought together different styles, leading to the popularity of jazz and blues as significant cultural expressions. Jazz also influenced the work of Romare Bearden, because his studio was right above the Apollo Theater.
How does a trumpet produce sound? What do you need to do with your lips?
This brass instrument produces sound by buzzing the lips into a mouthpiece.
What does "abstract art" mean?
Art that does not represent reality but instead uses shapes, colors, and forms.