 
                            Communism and the Avant-Garde in Weimar Germany: A Selection of Documents
                                    by
                                                                                                                        Ben Fowkes
                                                                                                                                                    
                            
                            
                            
                                
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                                            Format
                                            Paperback
                                        
                                                                                                                
                                            
                                                                                                    Pages
                                                                                            
                                            
                                                                                                    504
                                                                                            
                                        
                                                                                                                
                                            Language
                                            English
                                        
                                                                                                                
                                            Published
                                            Nov 17, 2023
                                        
                                                                                                                
                                            Publisher
                                            Haymarket Books
                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                        
                                            ISBN-13
                                            9798888900017
                                        
                                                                    Description
                        In the tumultuous environment of Weimar Germany, the intersection of revolutionary politics and avant-garde culture fosters a vibrant, yet conflicted dialogue. The relationship between the cultural modernists and the revolutionary Left is characterized by both admiration and skepticism, as each sought to reshape society in their own image. This selection of documents reveals the complex attitudes of key figures within the Left, shedding light on their perceptions of the avant-garde.
Through a rich compilation of primary sources, readers gain insight into the debates and tensions that defined this era. Intellectuals grappled with the evolving ideas of art and revolution, often questioning whether modernist movements aligned with or subverted their goals. The documents illuminate a critical historical moment where culture and politics intertwined, ultimately influencing the broader landscape of 20th-century thought.
By exploring various viewpoints and reactions from the revolutionary Left, this work invites a deeper understanding of cultural dynamics in a period marked by upheaval. It encourages reflection on how artistic movements can challenge political ideologies, and how they can also find common ground in the pursuit of transformative change.
                Through a rich compilation of primary sources, readers gain insight into the debates and tensions that defined this era. Intellectuals grappled with the evolving ideas of art and revolution, often questioning whether modernist movements aligned with or subverted their goals. The documents illuminate a critical historical moment where culture and politics intertwined, ultimately influencing the broader landscape of 20th-century thought.
By exploring various viewpoints and reactions from the revolutionary Left, this work invites a deeper understanding of cultural dynamics in a period marked by upheaval. It encourages reflection on how artistic movements can challenge political ideologies, and how they can also find common ground in the pursuit of transformative change.
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