A Study of Negro Artists (1935)

Genre

short film, documentary film, silent film

Country

United States

The catalogue in 3D

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How it feels

This silent black-and-white film showcases African-American artists from the Harlem Renaissance. It presents their work and creative processes without audio narration.

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What happens

A Study of Negro Artists is a 1935 short silent film in black and white on four reels that was created to highlight the development of African-American fine arts. The film features many influential black artists associated with the Harlem Renaissance. The 37-minute motion picture was made by Jules V. D. Bucher. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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