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I Too Sing America: The Harlem Renaissance at 100

Name: I Too Sing America: The Harlem Renaissance at 100
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Book Synopsis: Winner of the James A. Porter and David C. Driskell Book Award for African American Art History, I Too Sing America offers a major survey on the visual art and material culture of the groundbreaking movement one hundred years after the Harlem Renaissance emerged as a creative force at the close of World War I.It illuminates multiple facets of the era--the lives of its people, the art, the literature, the music, and the social history--through paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, and contemporary documents and ephemera. The lushly illustrated chronicle includes work by cherished artists such as Romare Bearden, Allan Rohan Crite, Palmer Hayden, William Johnson, Jacob Lawrence, Archibald Motley, and James Van Der Zee.The project is the culmination of decades of reflection, research, and scholarship by Wil Haygood, acclaimed biographer and preeminent historian on Harlem and its cultural roots. In thematic chapters, the author captures the range and breadth of the Harlem Reniassance, a sweeping movement which saw an astonishing array of black writers and artists and musicians gather over a period of a few intense years, expanding far beyond its roots in Harlem to unleashing a myriad of talents upon the nation. The book is published in conjunction with a major exhibition at the Columbus Museum of Art.

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Experience the vibrant energy and creative spirit of the Harlem Renaissance with I Too Sing America: The Harlem Renaissance at 100. This groundbreaking book takes you on a captivating journey through the visual art and material culture of this historical movement. Winner of the prestigious James A. Porter and David C. Driskell Book Award for African American Art History, this comprehensive survey brings to life the lives, art, literature, music, and social history of the era.

Delve into the pages of this lushly illustrated chronicle and immerse yourself in the world of renowned artists such as Romare Bearden, Allan Rohan Crite, Palmer Hayden, and Jacob Lawrence. Experience the soul-stirring power of paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, and contemporary documents, each telling a unique story that shaped the Harlem Renaissance.

Wil Haygood, the renowned biographer and preeminent historian, brings his decades of reflection, research, and scholarship to the pages of this captivating book. In thematic chapters, Haygood captures the range and breadth of this sweeping movement, showcasing the astonishing array of black writers, artists, and musicians that emerged during this transformative period.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience the Harlem Renaissance like never before. Explore this captivating book, which also serves as a companion to the major exhibition at the Columbus Museum of Art. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of this cultural phenomenon and gain a deeper understanding of its lasting impact.

Get your hands on I Too Sing America: The Harlem Renaissance at 100 and embark on a journey that celebrates the resilience, creativity, and artistic brilliance of a movement that changed the course of history.

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