Sunday, December 9, 2007
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I think that it is still worth while to learn about the Harlem Renaissance in the 21st century because it is part of history. It is still worth while because we can learn about what the artists went through in the past. If you don’t learn about it today you will not know how the African American artists progressed in the arts. The Harlem Renaissance is very interesting to see all the different artists that emerged in the 1920’s. If you don’t learn about it you will not able to understand the rest of history after it. This time in history is very important to artists today so if we don’t know about it we wouldn’t understand who inspired them. Learning about the Harlem renaissance helps you understand how the music , poetry, literature, and painting are connected with different themes. So the Harlem Renaissance is very important and still worth while to learn about today in the 21st century. Overall i really liked learning about the Harlem renaissances.
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I agree with your take on the artist. If we did not know about the past how can we influence the future? I also enjoyed reading about the African American culture this semester. I learned a lot and found myself attending some jazz concerts and learning more about the most influencial black historians, such as Bob Marley.
I feel that in many school settings we are learning more about European history and the colonization of the United States in a very "white" regard. Whenever we talk about black history it is mostly about slavery. With touching upon contributions of the African American race to the current society of the 21st century we are taking a very negative subject, such as slavery and extending it to a posstive influence everyone can appreciate.
You wrote: If you don’t learn about it you will not able to understand the rest of history after it. This time in history is very important to artists today so if we don’t know about it we wouldn’t understand who inspired them.
I completely agree with that idea! The works of writers, artists, actors, poets, and dancers of the Harlem Renaissance were major influences on cultural figures in following eras. We can see instances of works from the Harlem Renaissance in modern day literature and music, like we learned about in class presentations. After taking this class, I'm able to pick out themes from the Harlem Renaissance in daily life.
You made a good connection about the importance of history in understanding the works. If we dont know what influenced the artist or why they were writing about a topic then it doesnt make as much sense or is as meaningful to us. Its an important piece to analyzing any art.
I agree, often when you think of African American history all the negatives come to mind first. However, for me now that I have had the opportunity to see such amazing pieces of work from literature, art, music that have come from amazing African American artists I will think of that first. As my daughter grows I will tell her about those amazing people that have made such a great impact on our culture before I tell her about the awful parts of history, so that as she grows up she can begin to grow by appreciation rather than sympathy.
The Harlem Renaissance is a very big part of history, I agree. I think it is definitely worth taking a look at because without that time, we wouldn't have alot of what we have today, such as literature, music, etc. Learning about the Harlem Renaissance gives us that tie into the future and things we have gained from that time.
artists emerged yes indeed. black power and power for all other artists as well. the harlem renaissance was more than just a time of artistry but a movement for the future. the melting of the icebergs and the fall of the world trade centers pales in comparsion to the feelings evoked when reading a book by Langston Hughes or an issue of THE CRISES!!
I agree with your post. Personally I was just thinking about the history part of this and the writing part of this time period. It's nice to see you point on art and African American artists. Nice post!
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