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?