Communism and the Avant-Garde in Weimar Germany: A Selection of Documents
door
Ben Fowkes
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Romance
Action & Adventure
Art & Photography
Formaat
Paperback
Pagina's
504
Taal
Engels
Gepubliceerd
Nov 17, 2023
Uitgever
Haymarket Books
ISBN-13
9798888900017
Beschrijving
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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