"It is impossible to make a picture without values. Values are the basis. If they are not, tell me what is the basis."
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About Carl Van Vechten
Carl Van Vechten was an American writer and photographer known for his contributions to the Harlem Renaissance. He was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic circles of the 1920s and 1930s, where he advocated for and supported African American culture and artists. Van Vechten used his influence to promote the works of writers like Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston, contributing to the recognition of African American literature.
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