Which characteristics best describes aaron douglas's painting, song of the towers

Song of the Towers is part of Aspects of Negro Life. A collection of 4 murals which expose black history. From its origins in Africa to the migration to America.

The painting relies on patterns of geometric shapes. In the center, one can see a group of circles. In the back part, there is a group of rectangular prisms. There is a jazz musician who represents the African American cultural promise to the country and their commitment to progress. One can also see images that personify the opposing forces that have been nullifying African American development.

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The characteristics that best describe Aaron Douglass’ painting “Song of the Towers” are geometric and abstract.

The abstract painting in “Song of the Towers” is based in geometrics. One can find different geometric shapes in the painting such as the circles in the center of the painting and also there are rectangular prisms. The individual with the saxophone represents the African American creativity in music and literature during the Harlem Renaissance.

Aaron Douglass (1900-1979) was an African American painter and illustrator. His “Song of the Tower” illustration is part of “The Aspects of Black’s Life” of 1934.