The paper studies the Harlem Renaissance - the term given to a period in American history where a new focus on the African-American
experience emerged. The
writer of this paper shows how it was a time when African-American artists began to express their culture and at this time in history there came a new focus on the African-American
artist and African-American Art. The writer introduces artist, Aaron Douglas, as someone who emerged from this time period and went on to create works which reflected the Harlem Renaissance. Some of Douglas' works are also discussed.