James Van Der Zee: Harlem Renaissance Photographer

James Van Der Zee, a prominent photographer during the Harlem Renaissance, captured iconic images of African American middle and high-class life. Known for his use of backdrops and double exposure, Van Der Zee's work depicted the daily life and aspirations of his community in striking black and white contrasts.

• James Van Der Zee
• Harlem Renaissance
• Photographer
• African American
• Double Exposure

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1. James Van Der Zee Photographer By Katherine Shirk

2. James Van Der Zee - Lived 1886-1983 - Harlem Renaissance - Photographer

3. Couple in Raccoon Coats 1932 -African American Middle-High Class -Wealthy Neighborhood

4. The Funeral of Blanche Powell -Double Exposure -Chiaroscuro

5. Future Expectations -Use of Backdrops -Double Exposure

6. Overall Style -Pictured the African American Middle Class s Daily Life -Contrast of Black and White -Used backdrops -Double Exposure

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