The artwork of Aaron Douglas is notable for its use of:
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Correct answer: Modernist and African-inspired silhouettes and geometric patterns
Douglas is often referred to as the 'Father of African American Art.' His murals and illustrations used a 'graphic' style that combined jazz motifs with Egyptian and African aesthetics to tell the history of the Black experience.
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