Aaron Douglas, Harlem Renaissance Painter, Illustrator, And Educator, Harlem, NY 1899 – 1979
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Aaron Douglas. May 26, 1899 – February 2, 1979, was a Harlem-based painter, illustrator, and visual arts educator. He was a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance. He developed his art career by painting murals and creating illustrations that addressed social issues around race and segregation in the United States by utilizing African-centric imagery. Douglas set the stage for young, African-American artists to enter…
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