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AARON DOUGLAS MERCEDES HARRIS JUNE 03 SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP

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Page 1: AARON DOUGLAS MERCEDES HARRIS JUNE 03 SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP

AARON DOUGLAS

MERCEDES HARRISJUNE 03 SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP

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AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL FACTS:

Aaron Douglas was an was an African-American painter and a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance, born on May 26, 1899.

Born and raised in Topeka, Kansas. He developed an interest in art during his

childhood and was encouraged in his pursuits by his mother.

Education: University of Nebraska, Lincoln , Topeka High School

February 3, 1979 he died at the age of 79.

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GENERAL CAREER FACTS:

Aaron Douglas, developed a style that owes much to African art.

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QUOTE :

“We can go to African life and get a certain amount of form and color, understanding and using this knowledge in development of an expression that interprets our life.”

-Aaron Douglas

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GENERAL LIFE:

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AARON’S VIDEO:

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BIBLIOGRAPHY:

http://www.youtube.com http://www.wikipedia.com http://www.arronduglasimages.com