Aaron Douglas

Summary

Aaron Douglas is a human^[1]. Born in Topeka^[2], he… he was born on +1899-05-26T00:00:00Z^[3]. He passed away in Nashville^[4]. He died on +1979-02-02T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a muralist^[6], illustrator^[7], painter^[8], graphic artist^[9], and architectural draftsperson^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Topeka^[2], Aaron Douglas…
• Aaron Douglas passed away in Nashville^[4].
• Aaron Douglas was born on +1899-05-26T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Aaron Douglas was born on +1899-01-01T00:00:00Z^[12].
• Aaron Douglas died on +1979-02-02T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Aaron Douglas held citizenship in United States^[13].
• Aaron Douglas is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[14].
• Aaron Douglas's professions included muralist^[6].
• Aaron Douglas's professions included illustrator^[7].
• Aaron Douglas worked as a painter^[8].
• Aaron Douglas worked as a graphic artist^[9].
• Aaron Douglas's professions included architectural draftsperson^[10].
• Aaron Douglas's field of work was painting^[15].
• Aaron Douglas was employed by Fisk University^[16].
• Aaron Douglas was employed by Works Progress Administration^[17].
• Aaron Douglas's education included a stint at Topeka High School^[18].
• Aaron Douglas's education included a stint at University of Kansas^[19].
• Aaron Douglas's education included a stint at University of Nebraska–Lincoln^[20].
• Aaron Douglas's education included a stint at Académie Scandinave^[21].
• A notable work attributed to Aaron Douglas is Aspects of Negro Life^[22].
• Aaron Douglas received the fellowship award^[23].
• Aaron Douglas was a member of Harlem Artists Guild^[24].
• Aaron Douglas's image is recorded as Aaron Douglas - NARA - 559198.jpg^[25].
• Aaron Douglas is recorded as male^[26].
• Aaron Douglas's instance of is recorded as human^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Aaron Douglas's place of birth was Topeka^[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1899-05-26T00:00:00Z^[3] and +1899-01-01T00:00:00Z^[12]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[14].

Education

Educated at Topeka High School^[18], a school building^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1871^[30]; University of Kansas^[19], a public educational institution of the United States^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1864^[33]; University of Nebraska–Lincoln^[20], a public university^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1869^[36]; and Académie Scandinave^[21], an art academy^[37], in France^[38], founded in 1919^[39], headquartered in Paris^[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include muralist^[6], illustrator^[7], painter^[8], graphic artist^[9], and architectural draftsperson^[10]. Aaron Douglas's field of work was painting^[15]. Employers include Fisk University^[16], a private university^[41], in United States^[42], founded in 1866^[43] and Works Progress Administration^[17], an independent agency of the United States government^[44], in United States^[45], founded in 1935^[46].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Aaron Douglas is Aspects of Negro Life^[22].

Recognition

Aaron Douglas received the fellowship award^[23].

Death and Burial

Aaron Douglas died on +1979-02-02T00:00:00Z^[5]. He died in Nashville^[4].

Why It Matters

Aaron Douglas ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[47]

He has been cited as an influence by Charles Alston^[48], a caricaturist^[49], 1907–1977^[50], of United States^[51], specialised in mural^[52].

FAQs

Where was Aaron Douglas born?

Born in Topeka^[2], Aaron Douglas…

Where did Aaron Douglas die?

Aaron Douglas passed away in Nashville^[4].

What did Aaron Douglas do for work?

Aaron Douglas worked as muralist^[6], illustrator^[7], painter^[8], graphic artist^[9], and architectural draftsperson^[10].

Where did Aaron Douglas go to school?

Aaron Douglas was educated at Topeka High School^[18], University of Kansas^[19], University of Nebraska–Lincoln^[20], and Académie Scandinave^[21].

What awards did Aaron Douglas receive?

Honors received include fellowship award^[23].

Who did Aaron Douglas influence?

Aaron Douglas has been cited as an influence by Charles Alston^[48].