German Encounters with Modernism, 1840-1945

German Encounters with Modernism, 1840-1945
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 294
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ISBN-10 : 0521794560
ISBN-13 : 9780521794565
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Book Synopsis German Encounters with Modernism, 1840-1945 by : Peter Paret

Download or read book German Encounters with Modernism, 1840-1945 written by Peter Paret and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2001-02-19 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In German Encounters with Modernism, Peter Paret traces the reception of modern art, from the 1840s through the Nazi era, through the lens of social and political developments in Germany. Addressing broad cultural topics, such as the early history of Expressionism, the role of anti-Semitism in German reactions to modernism, and the impact of World War I on the arts, he also includes new interpretations of the work of artists such as the sculptor Ernst Barlach. Based on new archival discoveries, this study combines a strong narrative approach with interdisciplinary analysis.


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