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Zora Neale Hurston

Posted on May 8, 2018 by 19crm

People often knew Zora Neale Hurston as a novelist; however, her true passion resided within anthropology. Hurston was born in Alabama in 1891 to two former slaves. While Hurston was a young girl, her family moved to Eatonville, Florida. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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A Modern Game of Chess

Posted on April 19, 2018 by 19crm

  Portrait of Chess Players by Marcel Duchamp beautifully presents mysterious features to puzzle the reader and portrays the two figures in a nonlinear fashion. Duchamp was an avid chess player and often incorporated the strategic game into his art. … Continue reading →

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