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Aspirational Silhouettes: Aaron Douglas and the Harlem Renaissance

Students learn about Aaron Douglas and analyze his use of silhouettes, concentric circles, geometric shapes, and limited color palettes.

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Students learn about Aaron Douglas and analyze his use of silhouettes, concentric circles, geometric shapes, and limited color palettes. They then plan and create original silhouette artwork representing their aspirations.

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What you’ll teach

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  • Students will identify key visual characteristics of Aaron Douglas’s artwork.
  • Students will explain how Harlem Renaissance artists used visual elements to express identity.
  • Students will plan a symbolic composition representing their aspirations.
  • Students will create an original artwork using silhouettes, geometric patterns, and concentric circles.