Who were the two leading painters of the Harlem Renaissance?

A) Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston
B) Duke Ellington and Bessie Smith
C) Aaron Douglas and Jacob Lawrence
D) James Van Der Zee and Aaron Douglas

Harlem Renaissance

Harlem Renaissance denotes a cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s, marking a significant African-American cultural movement.

Aaron Douglas

A prominent African American painter and graphic artist who played a key role in the Harlem Renaissance.

Jacob Lawrence

An African-American painter known for his portrayal of African-American life and history through colorful, narrative paintings.