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by Beauvoir, Simone de

Book - 2010

A foundational feminist text examining how women have been historically viewed as objects of the male gaze. A foundational feminist text examining how women have been historically viewed as objects of the male gaze. Show less

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The Argonauts

by Nelson, Maggie

Book - 2015

A genre-defying exploration of intimacy, gender, and the intersection of personal identity and the perceptions of others. A genre-defying exploration of intimacy, gender, and the intersection of personal identity and the perceptions of others. Show less

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Harlem Renaissance

Art of Black America

Book - 1987

This comprehensive volume offers a rich visual and textual exploration of the Harlem Renaissance, highlighting its transformative impact on American art a...Show more This comprehensive volume offers a rich visual and textual exploration of the Harlem Renaissance, highlighting its transformative impact on American art and culture. With a focus on painting, sculpture, and photography, the book showcases the work of Black artists who captured the vibrancy and complexity of Harlem life during the 1920s and 1930s. Essays by leading scholars provide historical context and examine the intersection of race, identity, and creative expression. Ideal for readers interested in understanding the artistic legacy of this dynamic period. Show less

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Rhapsodies in Black

Art of the Harlem Renaissance

Book - 1997

A striking celebration of the cultural explosion that defined the Harlem Renaissance, this book explores the movement’s multidisciplinary nature, connecti...Show more A striking celebration of the cultural explosion that defined the Harlem Renaissance, this book explores the movement’s multidisciplinary nature, connecting visual arts with literature, music, and performance. With vivid reproductions of artworks and insightful commentary, it examines themes of modernity, race, and self-expression. Readers are introduced to iconic figures like Aaron Douglas and Archibald Motley, Jr., as well as lesser-known artists who contributed to the era’s dynamic aesthetic landscape. This volume provides a nuanced understanding of Harlem’s role as a cultural epicenter. Show less

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On Photography

by Sontag, Susan

Book - 1977

A collection of essays about the implications of viewing and photographing others. A collection of essays about the implications of viewing and photographing others. Show less

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The Portable Harlem Renaissance Reader

Book - 1994

Edited by David Levering Lewis, this anthology is an essential resource for anyone interested in the literature and intellectual ferment of the Harlem Ren...Show more Edited by David Levering Lewis, this anthology is an essential resource for anyone interested in the literature and intellectual ferment of the Harlem Renaissance. It features a diverse array of writings, including fiction, poetry, essays, and journalism by luminaries like Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and W.E.B. Du Bois. Contextual introductions to each section help readers navigate the movement’s major themes, from racial pride to artistic innovation. This collection captures the spirit and significance of one of America’s most influential cultural periods. Show less

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Women of the Harlem Renaissance

by Wall, Cheryl A

Book - 1995

This groundbreaking work shines a spotlight on the women writers, activists, and artists who played pivotal roles in the Harlem Renaissance. Wall examines...Show more This groundbreaking work shines a spotlight on the women writers, activists, and artists who played pivotal roles in the Harlem Renaissance. Wall examines figures like Zora Neale Hurston, Nella Larsen, and Jessie Fauset, highlighting their contributions to the movement and the unique challenges they faced as Black women. Blending biography, literary criticism, and cultural history, this book provides a feminist perspective on the Harlem Renaissance and reclaims the voices of its often-overlooked contributors. Show less

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Cotton Candy on A Rainy Day

Poems

by Giovanni, Nikki

Book - 1978

This collection delves into the complexities of identity, self-reflection, and the human condition. Giovanni’s work often touches on how individuals perce...Show more This collection delves into the complexities of identity, self-reflection, and the human condition. Giovanni’s work often touches on how individuals perceive themselves and are perceived by others, paralleling the dynamics of the gaze and intimate moments present in Archibald Motley Jr.'s work. Show less

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The Wild Iris

by Glück, Louise

Book - 1992

Poems that reflect on the nature of being observed, transformation, and introspection. Poems that reflect on the nature of being observed, transformation, and introspection. Show less

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Selected Poems of Anne Sexton

by Sexton, Anne

Book - 1988

Features works that often examine self-perception, mirrors, and intimate moments through a deeply personal lens. Features works that often examine self-perception, mirrors, and intimate moments through a deeply personal lens. Show less

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The Harlem Reader

A Celebration of New York's Most Famous Neighborhood, From the Renaissance Years to the Twenty-first Century

Book - 2003

This anthology traces the evolution of Harlem from its cultural zenith during the Renaissance to its ongoing significance in the 21st century. Featuring w...Show more This anthology traces the evolution of Harlem from its cultural zenith during the Renaissance to its ongoing significance in the 21st century. Featuring writings by James Baldwin, Langston Hughes, and contemporary voices, the collection paints a vivid portrait of Harlem’s enduring influence on art, literature, and politics. Editor Herb Boyd curates a diverse array of essays, poetry, and reportage, offering readers a multidimensional perspective on the neighborhood’s rich history and cultural legacy. Show less

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Citizen

An American Lyric

by Rankine, Claudia

Book - 2014

A hybrid of poetry, essays, and images that interrogates the gaze and systemic invisibility. A hybrid of poetry, essays, and images that interrogates the gaze and systemic invisibility. Show less

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The Lover

by Duras, Marguerite

Book - 1985

A meditation on desire, memory, and how intimate moments shape perception and identity. A meditation on desire, memory, and how intimate moments shape perception and identity. Show less

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Invisible Man

by Ellison, Ralph

Book - 1947

Offers a powerful exploration of what it means to be seen and unseen in society, resonating with themes of observation and identity. Offers a powerful exploration of what it means to be seen and unseen in society, resonating with themes of observation and identity. Show less

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Hitting A Straight Lick With A Crooked Stick

Stories From the Harlem Renaissance

by Hurston, Zora Neale

Book - 2020

This collection brings together a stunning array of Zora Neale Hurston’s short stories, many rediscovered and published here for the first time. Written d...Show more This collection brings together a stunning array of Zora Neale Hurston’s short stories, many rediscovered and published here for the first time. Written during the Harlem Renaissance, these tales showcase Hurston’s sharp wit, linguistic brilliance, and deep understanding of African American culture. The stories explore themes of love, identity, race, and resilience, capturing the voices of rural and urban Black communities with authenticity and vitality. With an insightful introduction by Margaret Genevieve West and a foreword by celebrated author Tayari Jones, this volume situates Hurston’s work within the broader context of the Harlem Renaissance while highlighting her distinctive narrative style. Ideal for fans of Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God and those interested in the literature of the Harlem Renaissance, this collection offers a fresh perspective on one of America’s most beloved literary voices. Show less

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Passing

by Larsen, Nella

Book - 2021

Explores themes of identity, perception, and the roles of the observer and the observed in the context of race and gender in the Harlem Renaissance. Explores themes of identity, perception, and the roles of the observer and the observed in the context of race and gender in the Harlem Renaissance. Show less

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Orlando

A Biography

by Woolf, Virginia

Book - 2012

A playful, deeply reflective exploration of gender, identity, and the act of looking at oneself and others. A playful, deeply reflective exploration of gender, identity, and the act of looking at oneself and others. Show less

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