What was the Harlem Renaissance? Be detailed and specific in definition. elow are individuals from the Harlem Renaissance. Next to their name is a link that includes biography information and works they created. Choose an individual and use the website link to help you answer parts 2a & 2b.

Louis Armstrong: (This takes you to his songs. Click on “Biography” tab to read about his background.) https://www. allmusic. com/artist/louis-armstrong-mn000023 4518/songs
Lois Mailou Jones: https://awarewomenartists. com/en/artiste/lois-mailou-jones/ Langston Hughes: https://allpoetry. com/Langston-Hughes
Billie Holiday: https://www. pastemagazine. com/articles/2016/10/the-10-best-bi llie-holiday-songs. html

Describe the work. What format is it (music, art, literature)? What feeling or mood do you get from this artwork? What about it makes you say that?

For this part, you will reflect on this work. When reflecting on a piece of art, you're forming an opinion about it. Here are some questions to ask yourself when reflecting. Please choose two questions to What is your opinion on this work? Do you like it - why or why not? Does it remind you of anything? What is the story or message that the artist is portraying?

Can you think of any modern artists (musicians, actors, authors, painters, etc.) who use their art to make a statement or attempt to influence people’s opinions? Share who they are and what impact their art has.