Description
Jacob Lawrence's Harriet Tubman series number 10 is aesthetically beautiful. The light blue and dark blue of the sky is different because the stars are illuminating one section of the sky. The artwork is not sophisticated, it's difficult to ascertain if that is a waterfall or a river in the picture but there are more rivers in the south then there are waterfalls so you can assume that this is a river. She appears to be reaching for the stars with her left hand while dragging the chains of oppression with her right hand. This portrait has the highest aesthetic value, the portrait not only elicits joy it teaches you about determination, heroism, American history, and the history of black people in America.
Subject matter
The subject
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In the 1930's, buildings were painted with Casein, and during World War II it was used for camouflage. Ready-to-use Casein wall paints were popular during the 1940's and 50's. No other media has been so versatile for so long.
Form
The colors in this painting are mostly dark because the perilous trek to the northern states was done at night. The darkest element in the painting is Harriet Tubman. The depiction of Harriet Tubman is that of a dark and mysterious superhero. Jacob Lawrence doesn't sugarcoat the blackness in his artwork so he made sure to make Harriet Tubman unmistakably black. The lines in the art seem to be shading for all the dark spots in the painting. The dark horizontal lines on Harriet Tubman's white shirt is a great sign of her blending into the darkness.
Context
Jacob Lawrence's Harriet Tubman series number 10 was created during the last year's of the great depression. Everyone was suffering during the great depression but black people were literally starving to death and living in communities that were made of nothing but cardboard boxes. This portrait was a reminder to every black person that seen this portrait that they can persevere even in the worst
What were the greatest achievements of Harriet Tubman? Many may think it’s just helping people escape slavery by the underground railroad, but she did more than that. The greatest achievements of Harriet Tubman were the underground railroad, being a spy, and a caregiver. In 1822 a little girl named Araminta Rose was born into slavery. Years passed when she started to do work everyday, but once she got married to John Tubman she decided to take her mother's name and that’s how she became Harriet Tubman. In 1849 after her master died Harriet made a really big decision she decided to run. That is when are her achievements were made away from slavery.
Civil Rights have been the long and dreadful fight against desegregation in many places of the world. Throughout its hard fight many people captured the turmoil that they were faced with by painting, some sculpted, and most photographed. Many reason for this art platform to take place was to create a visual symbol of what we know as the resistance time period. Artist wanted to have the feel of empowerment and most of all feeling liberation. Recently I visit the Savannah Civil right Museum to share some of the major history that was capture in the during the 1960’s time err. The museum was founded by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Civil Rights Movement. It has recently been rename to The Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum to honor Dr. Ralph Mark Gilbert. Each piece in the museum carry’s a huge amount of information that explains the history and the time periods of which it was done. One particular piece that caught my eye was the amazing paint by Jacob Lawrence- Daybreak: A Time to Rest. This art piece is by far one of the best of what I saw at the museum. It tells a story of how Harriet Tubman led many slaves to freedom. Each painting walks you through the time and place of what each movement.
This shows that Tubman knew it was risky, yet she still helped fugitive slaves escape. This is important because Tubman stood up for what she believed in, even though she was in danger of being caught, or worse, being hanged for her crimes. Clearly, Tubman was one of the bravest women in history and she proved that through her
In light of recent racial tensions and events that lead one to question the rights of their fellow man a debate has occurred. The American currency particularly the 20-dollar bill is being updated and a new face is required to illustrate the American spirit. The current face of the bill is Andrew Jackson a man who has indeed contributed to the legacy of the country. The proponents of changing the bill have their own champion, a woman named Harriet Tubman. They believe that she has contributed more and endangered herself more for the American people and therefore has a right to be on that bill. As a minority myself I understand the need for recognizing and demonstrating an appreciation for those who have sacrificed themselves against the yoke of tyranny and injustice a trademark of the American people.
Furthermore, Harriet Tubman's involvement in the abolitionist movement is prominent
Ella Sansone Rugusky DBQ Essay March 4 2024. Harriet Tubman was one of the bravest people in history. Harriet Tubman was born in 1822 in Dorchester City, Maryland. Harriet was born into slavery. When she was freed she began the Underground Railroad to help free other slaves, including her family.
Harriet Tubman is such an inspirational and important person to remember in life’s history. She fought against slavery by helping other slaves gain freedom since she returned to the South
The life and legacy of Harriet Tubman Aaron Douglas created his 1931 painting titled Harriet Tubman using oil on a canvas. Just as the title suggests, the painting focuses on Harriet Tubman and all her accomplishments of freeing the slaves. This mural-size painting is on loan for the Bennett College for Women Collection in Greensboro, North Carolina (North Carolina Museum of Art. Museum label for Aaron Douglas, Harriet Tubman. Raleigh, NC, 1 October. 2015).
Harriet Tubman is one of the most iconic and impactful African-American individuals in the history of the United States. Her story of overcoming hardship through using principled leadership speaks to the legacy she left behind. Because of Harriet Tubman’s faith, strength, and resilience, I believe she should be chosen as the namesake for the eleventh House at The King’s College. Harriet Tubman’s journey began in 1820 when she was born as a slave in Maryland. Growing up in that hostile and derogatory environment, her desire for freedom became a reality in 1849 when she escaped to Philadelphia.
Harriet Tubman’s face should be the one on the 20 dollar bill. Not only would this change women’s history, but it would change African Americans history too. There has never been a female on our currency let alone a black one. Harriet Tubman devoted her life towards the demolition of slavery, she has been someone people look up to because she has inspired many from her struggle of equality and civil rights, and she is one of the most notable figures that still to this very day stands out in the history. Harriet Tubman should be on the 20 dollar bill because it would change the aspect of how women are viewed. Harriet Tubman was a leader not only in her society, but also in war, and finally she should be on the bill because, she has a moral value and cares for all people who were enslaved.
Harriet Tubman is probably the most famous “conductor” of all the Underground Railroads. Throughout a 10-year span, Tubman made more than 20 trips down to the South and lead over 300 slaves from bondage to freedom. Perhaps the most shocking fact about Tubman’s journeys back and forth from the South was that she “never lost a single passenger.”
Harriet Tubman is well known for a successful role in freeing many slaves through the Underground Railroad. Not many know the major effect she had on the Union Army as a Scout and a spy during the Civil War. Her bravery while helping slaves escape through the Underground Railroad and her assistance in gathering Confederate troops intelligence as a spy changed the history and made a great impact on the on the United States National Defense. Even though Harriet Tubman was a very skillful spy, she had many indicators that were missed while she was spied for intelligence and reported the material which were compromised to her handler.
Harriet Tubman was a poor slave girl who ran away from her plantation at the age of 28. Throughout the course of her life many people and many things challenged her. Each situation she was faced with tested either her mental or physical strength, usually both. She persevered through all of her trials stronger and wiser, and was willing to always help others through their own. Not one to instigate unless extremely necessary, Harriet was known for her quick thinking and her reactions to each ordeal she was faced with. She responded to them with a sharp mind, and strong faith in deliverance through the Lord.
To start off, Harriet Tubman was extremely selfless. She risked her life to save her family. She rescued her parents and brought them to the north where they would be safer. Not only did she save her parents from the harsh reality of slavery, but Tubman risked being placed back into slavery in order to free innocent strangers. She did this not only once, but nineteen times, each becoming more dangerous to do. Her last trip to free slaves being during a time where she was wanted. Yet, her selflessness doesn’t stop there. Not only did she save the lives of so many people, she also served as a nurse during the civil war. Tubman was able to help many of the injured Union soldiers. She did this not for herself, but for the cause of helping the Union win the Civil War.
Because she was an abolitionist, had other jobs doing good things, and nothing stopping her from doing anything, Harriet Tubman sets a heroic example. Harriet wasn’t necessitated to free slaves or work for the Union Army, she decided to do that on her own. Harriet always had a job to do and every job she had basically helped someone else in some kind of way. In 2016, The U.S Treasury announced that Harriet Tubman will soon appear on the $20 bill replacing Andrew Jackson. Thanks to her, many people were able to live their lives free and well. We also now know what it is to fight for what we think is