Aaron Douglas
Aaron Douglas was born in Topeka, Kansas, United States on May 26th, 1899 and is the Painter. At the age of 79, Aaron Douglas biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Aaron Douglas (May 26, 1899–February 2, 1979) was an American painter, illustrator, and visual arts educator.
He was a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance.
He began painting murals and designing illustrations that addressed societal concerns regarding race and segregation in the United States by using African-centric imagery.
Douglas paved the way for young, African-American artists to enter the public arts field through his association with the Harlem Artists Guild.
He concluded his art career in 1944 by establishing the Fisk University Art Department in Nashville, Tennessee.
He taught fine arts classes at Fisk until his retirement in 1966.
Douglas is regarded as a leading figure in modern African-American art, whose work inspired artists for years to come.