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The Harlem Renaissance in the visual arts took place in the larger context of historical and cultural changes in African American life. You may be familiar with the poetry of Langston Hughes from past literature courses. Consider the ways in which the themes and methodology of artists like Aaron Douglas and Jacob Lawrence echo Hughes’ poetry. Use The Modern American Poetry site at the University of Illinois a concise introduction to the life and work of Hughes (Links to an external site.). For your submission, quote a line or part of Langston Hughes’ poetry (tell the name of the poem) and explain why you think this relates to one of the artists listed above.