User talk:Parisaayoubi

Changes & Additions

The previous page that existed for Hayden was scattered randomly with assorted information here and there, so one of my primary concerns was organizing the information in a concise, linear manner so that its readability would be improved. An example of this can be seen in the first paragraph, where the limited information regarding his brother is placed so that instead of randomly being mentioned later with no real connection to the context around it, the limited knowledge that can be found about his familial relations is addressed in the same paragraph concerning his early life and family, where it more appropriately belongs. I also did my best to delve into why exactly his name was changed so abruptly; no substantial information was found and I had to settle for what was already known. I also chronologically ordered his life because the previous article had not mentioned where he went and what he did in a chronological fashion, leaving out his years in Paris completely, which so importantly shaped his career and persona. I pushed deeper into the racial characteristics of his art that were widely admired by some and scorned by others as insulting, and gave specific examples, referring the reader to a famed painting of his and a external link to a Wikipedia article discussing the racism behind the portrayal of watermelon alongside African-American figures. (I would love to elaborate on this even further and attempt to break down his life into even more concise years and periods of time, if I can do so with evidence and backing from sources.)

Important Missing Material

Little is known about the specifics of Hayden's life, and a search for this information will turn up nothing. His relationship with his family, exposure to racism as a child that may have provoked his work as an adult, and whether he ever married or had children remains unknown, which can be frustrating when writing an article that needs to be as detailed as possible documenting his life and any important influences. His move away from home to Washington, D.C. is also not as detailed as it could be, and mystery shrouds a great number of topics in his life, especially his sudden name change. Certain topics are stated in sources, but have no real explanation behind why they are as they are; I will continue to search for important missing material before the final article is completed.

Parisaayoubi (talk) 06:21, 13 May 2016 (UTC)