african american arts

Describes the history of the Harlem Renaissance from three different perspectives.

Presents more than three hundred alphabetized entries on figures, places, and topics related to the Harlem Renaissance, each with further reading suggestions; and includes a chronology, a slang glossary, and over one hundred black-and-white photos and maps.

An overview of the Harlem Renaissance, chronicling its history, and discussing the lives and accomplishments of African American authors, artists, and leaders of the era. Includes a time line, glossary, and other resources.

Contains thirty-seven quizzes, featuring more than 350 questions about African-American history and culture, as well as notable African-American men and women, and includes detailed answers.

Examines important accomplishments and events in the history of African-Americans, focusing on the Harlem Renaissance; and includes short biographies of notable men and women, as well as a glossary, a list of related Internet sites, and an index.

Provides an account of the origins and development of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s, features biographical profiles of leading firgures involved in the movement, and includes a selection of related primary documents.

An anthology of works by African-Americans professionally involved in literature and the arts.

An overview of the Harlem Renaissance that explores the people, events, and accomplishments that shaped the era and its impact on the African-American community.

Profiles thirteen African-Americans from the fields of dance, stage, opera, classical music, photography, and painting.

Contains critical articles which analyze important literary works from the Harlem Renaissance and provide information about the genre's most influential writers and works.