Process
First...
Explore this website to get some background information on the Harlem Renaissance. Take notes for what you might like to include in your exhibit. We will share these ideas in groups.
Encarta description of Harlem Renaissance
Harlem: An African American Community
Now you are ready to divide up the tasks!
Visual Arts specialist, here are some resources for you.
Rhapsodies in Black
An extremeley helpful archive for the Harlem Renaissance
Glossary of African American Art Terms
Helpful resource for learning art terms in African American Art.
Harlem Renaissance Art : Click on the links on this webpage for more sources and background info.
PBS "African American World" : A great website on the arts and culture of African Americans, includes mp3s, quizzes, videos, articles.
Music Specialist, here are some helpful links!
PBS "African American World" : A great website on the arts and culture of African Americans, includes mp3s, quizzes, videos, articles.
The History of Blues Music: Explains the origin of blues and has links for blues artists.
Jazz: Explains history of jazz music, click on the links to the bottom left for musicians and artists.
Dancing, Clubs: Where people went for music, dancing, and socializing during the Harlem Renaissance.
More on Dancing: Describes different types of "black dance," including those performed in musicals and minstrel shows.
Literature Specialist, these sites are for you.
African American Literature Book Club: Has some links to Harlem Renaissance writers and other interesting sites. Women Writers: A link for women writers of the Harlem Renaissance A Glossary of Harlem Renaissance Writers: Has the authors and links to their works. Poets.org: Harlem Renaissance poets and poetry samples. You can listen to poetry on this site too! About.com: A reference point for the significant writers of this period. Next... Within your team, develop some rules for selecting the specific items for your exhibit. Discuss these questions with your group and answer on paper. 1)What qualities does this exhibit need to have? 2)What should you be sure to include because it will interest your audience? 3) Will there be a focus for your exhibit, like a theme or a specific year, or perhaps specific location? 4)How will your exhibit be organized? How many pieces from each group member will be exhibited? 5) As a group, review your research and select exactly the pieces you want to include.
Putting it all together...
This is what you will need:
- a large poster board or a presentation board with panels
- a visual for each of your pieces (can be a photocopy of the artist or the work itself)
- some written information about each piece, summarized and up for display (1-3 paragraphs).
- optional: stereos, a laptop to show a video, mp3 player, etc.
You will have three class periods to create this-- so please come prepared with your materials!
Important Dates: Feb. 26th: Gather research, planning
Feb. 28th: Work day
March 4th: Work day
March 6th: Project Due!
Open Gallery: Bring snacks and drinks if you want!