Aaron Douglas: Harlem Renaissance Meets Art Deco with Jeff Mishur

Program Type:

History

Age Group:

Adults
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  • Registration will close on February 2, 2026 @ 7:00pm.

Program Description

Event Details

Aaron Douglas was a central figure of the Harlem Renaissance, developing a unique style that combined influences from African art, Egyptian art, and contemporary Art Deco design to create a distinct African-American modernism. Art historian Jeff Mishur will discuss Douglas and his relationship to the Harlem Renaissance movement during the period between the two world wars.

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This is a virtual event hosted on Zoom.

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