Alain LeRoy Locke war ein zentraler Philosoph und Pädagoge, der als Hauptinterpret der Harlem Renaissance gilt. Seine Philosophie des kulturellen Pluralismus betonte die Einzigartigkeit jeder Persönlichkeit und ihren Wert für die Gestaltung menschlichen Verhaltens. Locke, ein Humanist mit starkem Interesse an Ästhetik, untersuchte, wie diese Prinzipien zwischenmenschliche Beziehungen prägen. Seine fast vier Jahrzehnte Lehrtätigkeit an der Howard University festigten sein Erbe als tiefgreifender Einfluss auf die amerikanische Kultur und das Denken.
Widely regarded as the key text of the Harlem Renaissance, this landmark anthology of fiction, poetry, essays, drama, music, and illustration includes contributions by Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Claude McKay, James Weldon Johnson, and other luminaries.
"Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer edits a collection of Alain Locke's influential essays on the importance of the Black artist and the Black imagination"-- Provided by publisher
A Pictorial Record of the Negro Artist and of the Negro Theme in Art
This reprint showcases a significant collection of African American art up to 1940, featuring a wide array of artists such as Juan Pareja, Edmonia Lewis, and Archibald J. Motley. It includes detailed biographies and notes, providing context and insight into the contributions of these artists. The book is richly illustrated with plates of their works, making it an essential document for understanding the evolution and impact of African American art. The facsimile format preserves the original edition's integrity, enhancing its historical value.
The book offers a comprehensive examination of African-American artists, showcasing their significant contributions to various visual mediums. Authored by a pioneering figure of the Harlem Renaissance and the first African-American Rhodes Scholar, it provides detailed descriptions of key works and artists, marking a crucial study in the representation of African-American art. This reprint preserves the original's integrity, making it a valuable resource for understanding the artistic landscape of the time.
Focusing on the transformative role of art, the anthology features prominent voices of the Harlem Renaissance, including Countee Cullen, Langston Hughes, and Zora Neale Hurston. Alain Locke's writings emphasize self-understanding and independence, portraying the New Negro as a symbol of resilience and a departure from a painful history. This collection serves as a pivotal exploration of African American identity and culture, aiming to inspire meaningful change and redefine societal perceptions.