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The Harlem Renaissance began an explosion in creativity that transformed African-American identity and history. It also transformed American culture in general. Janet Mandel introduces the artists.
The Harlem Renaissance was the beginning of an explosion in creativity that transformed African-American identity and history, but it also transformed American culture in general. Never before had so many people of all backgrounds read the thoughts of African-Americans and embraced the black community’s productions, expressions, and style in art, literature, music, dance, and theater.
This talk will introduce you to the pantheon of inspired artists who produced astonishing and ground-breaking works.
This will be a live program at the library.
About the Presenter: Janet Mandel taught in New Jersey’s public schools for 32 years, the last eighteen of which were at Columbia High School in Maplewood, where she taught English, art history, and World Languages and Cultures. In October of 2003 she was named runner-up for the New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) Teacher of the Year award and was formally recognized by the New Jersey State Legislature and Governor Codey for this achievement. In May of 2004 she was the recipient of the “Innovations in Special Education Award” from the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) and the Association of Schools and Agencies for the Handicapped (ASAH). Now retired, Janet presents illustrated talks on a variety of art history topics at adult schools, libraries, museums, senior centers, community centers, and similar venues.
Register online or by calling the library at 973 584-2400. Masks must be worn inside the library.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Entertainment |
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