Sunday, December 18, 2011

Step Four--Respond and Create

Using the understandings you've gained from the previous activities, you will be synthesizing your knowledge to create a product that captures and demonstrates some aspect of Harlem. You might choose to illustrate a scene from Harlem street-life or nightlife; a poetry reading; a dramatization of a rent party, political meeting, soiree, or event; or an expression of the Harlem "vibe" during this time. You may select one of the following options to work with for this:
  1. Create a poem (Please type your poem as a comment. Your poem should be 15-20 lines long).
  2. Create a collage of pictures (Please copy and paste the actual pictures into one comment box, or paste the links to the pictures if they don't actually show up. You should have at least six pictures (or six picture links)).
  3. Write a dramatic scene (Please type your scene as a comment. Your scene should be roughly 200-300 words).
*In addition to the option you select, your comment must also include a brief explanation about how your product demonstrates some aspect of the Harlem Renaissance. See my example as reference.
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11 comments:

  1. Wes *you bet* ZebrowskiJanuary 5, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    First!

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  2. Trevor Howard!January 5, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Second!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumblarge_194/1192080794VR3XnX.jpg

    http://blog.adw.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Praise2.jpg

    http://www.worldinconversation.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/freedom.jpg

    http://www.docspopuli.org/images/Symbol.jpg

    http://ohjoy.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/07/18/nateduval_2.jpg

    http://www.insideafricanart.com/artists%20main%20pages/Thairu/Thairu%20-%20Life%20in%20the%20Big%20City.jpg


    All of these pictures represent what the renaissance artists and writers wanted to display Harlem as. The peace sign represents how peaceful Harlem is and the paintings of the buildings represent how colorful and alive the city is. One of the pictures shows how people in Harlem are free. The dancers and singers show how musical and religious it is.

    ~Libby S

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    I actually posted mine first so technically im first.....

    ~Libby S.

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  5. Trevor Howard!January 5, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Collage (option 2):

    http://www.mart.tn.it/UploadImgs/1672_3__Reiss___Interpretation_of_Harlem_Jazz.jpg

    http://www.allaboutjazz.com/media/large/f/c/1/4fff3972a8c062426fef4e2f57992.jpg

    http://www.wiu.edu/ArtGallery/collection/wpa/images/motley_jazz.jpg

    http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/10/25/dd-apollo25_ph_0499343366.jpg

    http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VyZEHKINMCc/TGwfEVw5xBI/AAAAAAAAC8g/ANi-ZiSfUHI/s1600/Harlem+at+night.jpg

    http://www.bananabroadway.com.br/upload/bojangles.jpg

    Each of these images depicts either a view of what life in Harlem might be like (day or night), some of the art produced by artists in Harlem during the Renaissance, or one of the famous entertainers of the time, such as Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong or Bill "Bojangles" Robinson.

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  6. Ian GradianJanuary 5, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    On the darkest day with the longest night
    we are goin out on the town tonight
    with flashy lights and swinging bands
    Lincoln Theature is the place for shaking hands
    of the most famous, and to my delight
    Mr. "Bojangles" is going to preform
    on this night so full of scorn

    A black man was shot this morning
    by a white pig patrolling
    in Jungle Alley, it was the place
    of the tear gas and spraying mace
    when will their heads be rolling
    for all the injustice that they gave
    to all the innoscent men they sent to the grave

    There is no true freedom in this world
    espically in this city so twisted and curled
    Harlem, a promise of equalitty
    really just a den of hateful falicy
    out the window our rights were hurled
    down to the deprived streets of New York
    with the poor fighting for a simple spoon & fork

    This poem represents the Harlem Renaissance by depicing how the inequality of and racism towards the african americans in Harlem was so rampent that hope of having better lives when you were poor was so out of reach that it was literally impossible to rise in social statues or even hjave the means and oppertunity to better yourself whether it would be through schooling or starting your own business. It also shows that even though life in Harlem, which was the center for false promise of equality the so many african americans strived for when leaving the south in search of better living conditions and respect, there were places where they could go and feel accepted for who they are and what they act like.

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  7. Wes *you bet* ZebrowskiJanuary 5, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    http://allanhill.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/smalls-paradise.jpg

    http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CvDCiEFbNy8/TRtOhqF4aDI/AAAAAAAAfdM/H4Kb6Qdp5_g/s1600/6%2BArchibald%2BJohn%2BMotley%252C%2BJr%2B%2528American%2BHarlem%2BRenaissance%2Bpainter%252C%2B1891-1981%2529%2BBlack%2BBelt.jpg

    http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_36yIizVp4TA/S9Qgh4dV0yI/AAAAAAAAAsA/Bf5M3eHxG4E/s1600/fats+waller+final.jpg

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/mohistory/3290949658/

    http://jackiewhiting.net/Art/Lawrence/Migration%2049.jpg

    The first peicture represents the influence of night clubs such as Small's Paradise on the Harlem Renaissance. The second captures the complexity and demeanor of the Harlem Life, serving as the roots of the Harlem Renaissance. The third picture illustrates the attitude of the many black performeres who reached white audiances, and how they lead the way for the movement to be nationally recognized. The forth shows the rowdyness but the talent of such groups that played in the Cotton Club, and broke the race barrier. The last picture illustrates that despite the movement, segregation was still prevalent, and was dividing society, as well as surpressing black americans.

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  8. Matt K.January 5, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    The Harlem Renaissance-a Poem
    As children play thoughout the streets.
    Many a people come to Harlem to meet.
    Other people who enjoy everyday.
    Social class does not matter, I say.
    As we head on over to the YMCA.
    We see other happy people in Harlem today.
    Short on money, go to Dunbar Apartments.
    They will take you in and charge a few cents.
    Harlem is a great place to be.
    It is great for your family.
    The 267 House is for artists.
    Don't pay rent, I insist.
    The Cotton Club is a famous nightspot.
    People like to go there a lot.
    Harlem can be your one true home.
    Even though, it's the end of this poem.
    Note: This poem explains some things that many people who lived there did. It also explains the uses of many of the buildings in Harlem.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    http://i.istockimg.com/file_thumbview_approve/8505225/2/stock-illustration-8505225-roller-skating-waitress.jpg

    http://harlemcondolife.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/jazz1024.jpg

    http://regenaxe.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/dance.jpg

    http://www.artlex.com/ArtLex/h/images/harlem_hayden_jeunesse_lg.jpg

    http://referencemusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Billie-Holiday.jpg

    http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vHwx1vyHaOI/TcfYuXN3PtI/AAAAAAAAAAM/sbvZED-KJZ4/s1600/Jazz-on-Central-Ave-.jpg

    http://blog.jongraynewyork.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/The-Harlem-Renaissance-031.jpg

    http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/14/a-speakeasy-thats-not-so-secret/

    These pictures capture the spirit of the Harlem nightlife. People would go out dancing and listen to music. Though this was during prohibition, many people still went to speakeasies. The bright colors and fascinating people perfectly represent Harlem. This thrilling spirit and zest is exatly why a renaissance like this could happen.

    ~Dana Strothenke

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    http://www.coffeypark.com/harlem/images/poster2.jpg

    http://www.arthistoryguide.com/images/231.jpg

    http://cdn.madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/apollo-theater.jpg

    http://edu.glogster.com/media/5/31/96/33/31963380.jpg

    http://referencemusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Harlem-Renaissance.jpg

    http://chimovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/4d955l8e.jpg

    I think these photos reflect the Harlem Renaissance because that period of time was a very playful and artistic time full of loud music and laughter. And i think these photos reflect it. The population was a mix of different races.
    -Gabi Caron-Schuler

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/bigelow/classroom/moore/harlem/images/-Louis_Armstrong_.jpg

    http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vHwx1vyHaOI/TcfYuXN3PtI/AAAAAAAAAAM/sbvZED-KJZ4/s1600/Jazz-on-Central-Ave-.jpg

    http://www.yousaytoo.com/gallery_image/pics/64/50/62/920564/remote_image_22413_0.jpg

    http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FAF6GvCqjb0/TL4E4pS5w-I/AAAAAAAAAA8/jZPGzxlT5Oo/s1600/thegreatmigration.jpg

    http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv3wiiW0Z80/TLkh3rLKk3I/AAAAAAAAABY/iRTzBBcF5fk/s1600/cottoncb.jpg

    http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv3wiiW0Z80/TLkrDINGwWI/AAAAAAAAACI/KNdrIP6xmds/s1600/jazz.jpg

    These photos reflect the Harlem Renaissance because they show that even thought African Americans faced racism from businesses such as the Cotton Club, they still made their own culture. Much of their culture involved dancing and jazz, as shown in thee pictures.

    Grace Nell

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