The Harlem Renaissance Exploring African American Artistic ExpressionINTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………..3CHAPTER 1 The Context of the Harlem Renaissance1.1. Artistic Movements Preceding the Harlem Renaissance………….………..…61.2. Social and Political Context of the Early 20th Century……...…………..…..101.3. Emergence of Harlem as a Cultural Hub……………………………………..13CHAPTER 2 Literary Expression in the Harlem Renaissance2.1. Rise of African American Literature……………………………………..….162.2. Novels and Short Stories of the Harlem Renaissance……..…………………192.3.Impact of Literary Criticism on African American Artistic Expression...............................................................................................................22CHAPTER 3 Visual and Performing Arts in the Harlem Renaissance3.1.Depiction of African American Identity and Culture in Visual Arts……………………………………………………………………….…….....253.2. Harlem Renaissance Dance: Lindy Hop, Tap, and Ballet…………………....283.3. African American Theater Companies and Performers……...........................31CONCLUSION………………………………………………………….……….34REFERENCES……………………………………………………………..……36