Early Modern Harlem Renaissance vs. Fauvism

 

The Library by Jacob Lawrence 1978

Listen Lord by Aaron Douglas 1925

Harlem Renaissance came onto the scene at the end of World War 1 and the start of the Great Depression. There is no single style that defines Harlem Renaissance what made Harlem Renaissance what it is, is that artists found ways to celebrate African American culture and Identity.
The library backstory is Jacob Lawrence remember he had to researched African American events in books for his artwork because it has every rarely taught. So, he wanted to capture a moment of time as people in the library are studying their African American culture. I could not find a backstory of Listen Lord, but Aaron Douglas was a very important figure in the Harlem Renaissance.

Bateaux dans le port de Collioure by Andre Derain 1905

Open Window by Henri Matisse 1905
Fauvism started in the early 20th century, it was something new, it was colorful and bold. It is also focused on rough, abrupt brushstrokes. Fauvism is also referred to as wild beasts. The backstory of Open Window by Henri Matisse is this a view of out a window of the town of Collioure in Spain. 
I prefer the Fauvism style over Harlem Renaissance. I enjoy the bright colors, and the rough brushstrokes give the painting a soft touch that makes it feel whimsical. 



 

Comments

  1. Ben StockNovember 6, 2024 at 5:44 PM

    What appeals to me is how distinctly different these styles are from one another. I prefer the shapes found in the Harlem Renaissance, as well as its rich historical background. However, I find the colors in the Fauvism style to be more vibrant. I'm curious about which style was more popular during that time.

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  2. Tracey AbrahamNovember 7, 2024 at 8:29 PM

    I enjoyed reading your post, what stood out to me the most was how different the two styles are. For example, Harlem Renaissance is more shape and form focused while Fauvism is more about vibrant colors and isn't detail focused. I personally prefer Fauvism because I am a sucker for bright and appealing colors. I like how you shared information that I honestly didn't know prior. I think your post is very interesting and informative. Thank you for sharing!

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