The Harlem Renaissance Exploring African American Artistic Expression INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………..3 CHAPTER 1 The Context of the Harlem Renaissance 1.1. Artistic Movements Preceding the Harlem Renaissance………….………..…6 1.2. Social and Political Context of the Early 20th Century……...…………..…..10 1.3. Emergence of Harlem as a Cultural Hub……………………………………..13 CHAPTER 2 Literary Expression in the Harlem Renaissance 2.1. Rise of African American Literature……………………………………..….16 2.2. Novels and Short Stories of the Harlem Renaissance……..…………………19 2.3.Impact of Literary Criticism on African American Artistic Expression...............................................................................................................22 CHAPTER 3 Visual and Performing Arts in the Harlem Renaissance 3.1.Depiction of African American Identity and Culture in Visual Arts……………………………………………………………………….…….....25 3.2. Harlem Renaissance Dance: Lindy Hop, Tap, and Ballet…………………....28 3.3. African American Theater Companies and Performers……...........................31 CONCLUSION………………………………………………………….……….34 REFERENCES……………………………………………………………..……36