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Harlem Renaissance Definition
Harlem Renaissance refers to an important art and cultural movement flourished among the African Americans in 1920s. The movement was based in Harlem, New York. The migration of African Americans from South to North following the Civil War is considered as the reason for this art movement. Harlem Renaissance found expressions in visual arts, music and literature. Bold colors and expressionist fashion were hall marks of Harlem Renaissance. Jungle and tribal scenes from continental Africa also had a prominent place in the movement. The prominent artists of Harlem Renaissance include William H. Johnson, Lois Mailou Jones Sargent Claude Johnson, Jacob Lawrence, Archibald Motley and Romare Bearden.
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