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Degenerate Art: The Attack on Modern Art in Nazi Germany 1937

Name: Degenerate Art: The Attack on Modern Art in Nazi Germany 1937
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Book Synopsis: This book accompanies the first major museum exhibition devoted to a reconstruction of the infamous Nazi display of modern art since the presentation originated by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in 1991. During the Nazi regime in Germany, “degenerate art” was the official term for much of the most important modern art of the day. “Degenerate art” was defined by the Nazi regime as artwork that was not in line with the National Socialists’ ideas of beauty. Their condemnation extended to works in nearly every major art movement: Expressionism, Dada, New Objectivity, Surrealism, Cubism, and Fauvism. Banned artists included Max Beckmann, Paul Klee, and Oskar Kokoschka. Richly illustrated, Degenerate Art elucidates the historical and intellectual context of the notorious exhibition in Munich in 1937, which spurred the attack on modern art. The book contains reflections on the genesis and evolution of the term “degenerate art” and details of the National Socialist policy on art. Art works from the exhibition Degenerate Art are compared to works of art from The Great German Art Exhibition, which was held at the same time and displayed the works of officially approved artists. The book also presents the after-effects of the attack on modernism that are felt even today.

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Discover the dark history of Nazi Germany's relentless crusade against modern art with Degenerate Art: The Attack on Modern Art in Nazi Germany 1937. This revolutionary book accompanies the highly anticipated museum exhibition that reconstructs the shocking Nazi display of modern art, revealing the true extent of their extreme ideology. Immerse yourself in the powerful visual journey that exposes the Nazi regime's oppressive condemnation of groundbreaking art movements, including Expressionism, Dada, Cubism, and more.

Uncover the gripping tales of banned artists, such as Max Beckmann, Paul Klee, and Oskar Kokoschka, who defied the Nazis' concept of beauty and paid a heavy price for their artistic expressions. Through evocative illustrations, Degenerate Art provides an invaluable historical and intellectual context for the infamous 1937 Munich exhibition that spearheaded the attack on modern art. Delve into the origins and evolution of the term "degenerate art" and gain deep insights into the National Socialist policy on art.

Witness the dramatic juxtaposition between the works featured in Degenerate Art and The Great German Art Exhibition, which showcased officially approved art. This captivating book draws parallels between the two exhibitions, shedding light on the stark contrast between art suppressed by the Nazis and the art celebrated under their regime. Experience the lasting impact of the attack on modernism, which continues to reverberate through the art world even today.

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