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A New System
Prior to taking this class, The Black Aesthetic meant nothing more to me than just the art and craftwork of a black perception of beauty. Now that the class has come to a conclusion, and engaging in various readings and class discussions; I have gained a greater sense of what this word aesthetic means and its relation to a new system of value for black culture and those who surround it. Most of the writers and artists that we have discussed in class, share the same beliefs that a new value system is essential for the advancement and recognition for our societies. For generations, many opposing these beliefs have failed to acknowledge the significance of black culture. Artists such as Kerry James Marshall address this topic of devaluation and inform people of all races by hosting an exhibit titled “One True Thing, Mediations on Black Aesthetics. ... His artistic practice enables him to seek the questions and the answers toward people who try to define black art, blackness, and black culture. ... While staring at this particular piece, it brought several thoughts to my mind about the ideas and images drawn from Black history, identity, and cultural tradition. ... He painted a very dark skinned black woman portraying beauty, respect, tradition, culture, and intellect. Marshall exhibits his belief that the association of what it means to be black has been tarnished and the image of being a black woman has been hauled along the grime with it. ... Hughes’s essay touched down on these similar topics by describing what the “Harlem or New Negro Renaissance” was, and he also discussed the different classes of African Americans, the duty of black artists, and he describes the critics black artists have to endure in order to be considered successful.
Approximate Word count = 1336
Approximate Pages = 5.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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