Harlem Renaissance Visual Arts Quiz

Who is considered the father of African-American arts and a prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance?

• Zora Neale Hurston

• Maya Angelou

• Alain Locke

• Langston Hughes

Which famous painter was known for his vibrant and colorful depictions of African-American life in the 1920s and 1930s?

• Aaron Douglas

• Pablo Picasso

• Vincent van Gogh

• Leonardo da Vinci

What art movement heavily influenced the visual arts of the Harlem Renaissance?

• Impressionism

• Cubism

• Surrealism

• Harlem Renaissance

Which artist is known for his iconic painting 'The Migration Series' that depicted the migration of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North?

• Vincent van Gogh

• Pablo Picasso

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Jacob Lawrence

What was the name of the art gallery in Harlem that played a significant role in promoting the works of African-American artists during the Harlem Renaissance?

• Harlem Art Workshop

• New York City Museum

• Manhattan Art Studio

• Bronx Art Gallery

Who was the first African-American artist to have a solo exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City?

• Jacob Lawrence

• Faith Ringgold

• Kara Walker

• Jean-Michel Basquiat

Which artist is known for his powerful and emotional portraits of African-American subjects, often depicting the struggles and triumphs of the black community?

• Vincent van Gogh

• Aaron Douglas

• Pablo Picasso

• Leonardo da Vinci

What was the name of the influential art publication that showcased the works of African-American artists during the Harlem Renaissance?

• The Gazette

• The Crisis

• The Bulletin

• The Chronicles

Which artist is known for his use of geometric shapes and bold colors in his abstract paintings, often inspired by African art and jazz music?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Vincent van Gogh

• Claude Monet

• Piet Mondrian

What was the name of the art movement that focused on celebrating African heritage and culture, and played a significant role in the visual arts of the Harlem Renaissance?

• Harlem Renaissance Visual Arts

• Cultural Heritage Art Movement

• Renaissance Revival Movement

• African Artistic Revolution