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Aaron Douglas (artist)
American painter (1899–1979)
Aaron Douglas | |
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Portrait by Betsy Graves Reyneau | |
| Born | (1899-05-26)May 26, 1899 Topeka, Kansas, United States |
| Died | February 2, 1979(1979-02-02) (aged 79) Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Nebraska; Columbia University Teacher’s College |
| Known for | Painting, Illustration, Murals |
| Style | Jazz Age, Modernism, Art Deco |
| Movement | Harlem Renaissance |
Aaron Douglas (May 26, 1899 – February 2, 1979[1]) was an American painter, illustrator, and visual arts educator.
He was a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance.[2] He developed his art career painting murals and creating illustrations that addressed social issues around race and segregation in the United States by utilizing African-centric imagery.[3] Douglas set the stage for young, African-American artists to enter the public-arts realm through his invo