Read the passages about Romare Bearden, a twentieth-century African American artist. Passage One Although born in North Carolina, Romare Bearden grew up in New York City during the Harlem Renaissance. Both of his parents were active in the local arts scene. Famous poets and musicians, such as Langston Hughes and Duke Ellington, were frequent visitors in his home. Passage Two Romare Bearden created a style all his own, constructing collages with anything available—fabric, sandpaper, foil, magazine photographs, and photocopies—in addition to using traditional oils and watercolors. Like jazz and blues musicians, he left his art open to interpretation. Based on these two passages, which of the following statements is true?
It is evident that both authors do not hold a favorable viewpoint of Bearden.
Both authors’ positive viewpoints of the artist rely solely on personal experiences.
While both authors provide details about the artist, they structure their information in different ways.
One author views the artist’s works as creative, while the other focuses more on details about the early life of the artist.
