In paragraph one, I would like you to rehash Langston Hughes’ main idea about African American creative expression in “The Negro Artist and The Racial Mountain” and explain how he justifies his aesthetic vision. In paragraph two, analyze at least one of Hughes’ poems and either a song or artwork of your choice and explain how they relate to Hughes’ thesis in his essay.
To help you understand the kinds of questions you should ask I have provided some below
What are some challenges faced by black artists, according to Hughes?
What, according to Hughes, are the best ways for black artists to overcome these obstacles?
Only 2 paragraphs required
Do the content and style of Hughes’ poems reflect his prescribed agenda in “The Negro Artist and The Racial Mountain”? How so?
Do the content and style of the music and visual arts you reviewed reflect Hughes’ agenda? How so?
Langston Hughes’ “The Negro Artist and The Racial Mountain” p. 210; Selection of Hughes’ poetry: p. 213-218.