Aaron Douglas (May 1927)
ink on paper
The Crisis Magazine Cover is a perfect example of his signature style. It features a graphic, stylized profile of an African American man, using concentric circles and sunburst patterns to create a sense of forward motion and optimism, emblematic of the intellectual and cultural ferment of the Harlem Renaissance.
Aaron Douglas (May 1927)
ink on paper
The Crisis Magazine Cover is a perfect example of his signature style. It features a graphic, stylized profile of an African American man, using concentric circles and sunburst patterns to create a sense of forward motion and optimism, emblematic of the intellectual and cultural ferment of the Harlem Renaissance.
