Curriculum Materials: Art in America
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Image 20 James van DerZee |
Harlem Couple
About the Artist ~ The Harlem Renaissance ~ About this Object ~ Look Questions ~ Think Questions
Key Points
- James van DerZee chronicled black life in Harlem in hundreds of photographs. Like many of his PORTRAITS of Harlem's socialites, religious leaders, and celebrities, Harlem Couple shows a view of Harlem during its cultural renaissance.
- To avoid the mechanical look of most studio portraits, van DerZee personalized the poses of his subjects according to their wishes.
- Van DerZee's use of repetition and contrast contribute to the strength of this photograph.
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