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Art and Analysis: Exploring Martin Luther King Jr. and the Literature of Slavery

This presentation will analyze two significant aspects of African American literature and history through art. First, we will explore Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I've Been to the Mountaintop," connecting it to two works of art, including a quilt. Second, we will delve into the literature of slavery and freedom, featuring works from Maria Stewart or Frederick Douglass. The slides will showcase relevant artistic representations to enhance our understanding of these pivotal themes, with verbal explanations providing the necessary context.

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Art and Analysis: Exploring Martin Luther King Jr. and the Literature of Slavery

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  1. Original Title: Reflects the Content of your Presentation Correct MLA Information: Heading and Header Essay Exam #2

  2. Martin Luther King, Jr.:“I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” • This slide will include the following: • Works of art which reflect the content of your analysis of the selection; • One work of art must be a quilt; the other can be one of your choosing-print, painting, sculpture, etc. • Include at least two works of art directly connected to at least two analysis points • Do not include any clip art • Do Not include ANY TEXT on this slide – your explanation will be verbal as you connect your analyses to the works of art included on the slide Essay Exam #2

  3. “Talking Books”: Connecting the Elements • This slide will include the following: • Works of art relating MLK to each of the “Talking Books” elements discussed in class • Include at least one work of art per ‘Talking Book’ element • Do not include any clip art • Do Not include ANY TEXT on this slide – your explanation will be verbal as you connect your analyses to the art included on the slide Essay Exam #2

  4. “Literature of Slavery and Freedom: Name of author analyzed” • Select one selection by one of the following authors to analyze for this section: • Maria Stewart or Frederick Douglass • This slide will include the following: • Works of art which reflect the content of your analysis of the selection; • One work of art must be a quilt; the other can be one of your choosing-print, painting, sculpture, etc. • Include at least two works of art directly connected to at least two analysis points • Do not include any clip art • Do Not include ANY TEXT on this slide – your explanation will be verbal as you connect your analyses to the works of art included on the slide Essay Exam #2

  5. Introduction to the “Literature of Slavery and Freedom”: Connecting the Elements to your “Slavery and Freedom” author • This slide will include the following: • Works of art relating the author to two elements in the Introduction; • Include at least one work of art per element discussed • Do not include any clip art • Do Not include ANY TEXT on this slide – your explanation will be verbal as you connect your analyses to the art included on the slide Essay Exam #2

  6. Notes • Use correct MLA format; • Discuss your connections and analyses effectively according to the rhetorical and literary elements authors use to address social issues; Essay Exam #2

  7. Possible References • African –American/Black History and Civil Rights Movement Websites: http://www.cumbavac.org/Black_History.htm • ARTstor in HCC-Library database: http://0-library.artstor.org.librus.hccs.edu/library/welcome.html • Art Cyclopedia: http://www.artcyclopedia.com/ • It’s A Black Thang: http://www.itsablackthang.com/index.htm • Library of Congress: http://www.loc.gov/index.html • ChidiOkoye-Nigerian & Vancouver artist: http://www.chidi.com/index.htm • Womenfolk.com: http://www.womenfolk.com/quilting_history/afam.htm • American Studies at the University of Virginia: http://xroads.virginia.edu/ • Owen Sound’s Black History: http://www.osblackhistory.com/index.php • Grey Roots Museum and Archives: http://www.greyroots.com/ Houston Public Library; HCC Library Database; Essay Exam #2

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