Entartete Kunst
1938, Front side - Book for the Entartete Kunst Exhibit in Berlin, Germany.
Tan book cover with black-and-white photograph overlayed. The image depicts Otto Freundlich's sculpture Der Neue Mensch. Printed text reads, "ENTARTETE / „KUNST“ / Ausstellungsführer / PREIS 30 PFG" in German using black and red ink.
Name/Title
Entartete KunstEntry/Object ID
2019.2.2Scope and Content
1938, book for the Entartete Kunst Exhibit in Berlin, Germany.Context
"Entartete Kunst" or "Degenerate Art" was an exhibition hosted by the Nazi Party in Berlin, Germany in 1938. The exhibit featured sculptures, paintings, and other artworks from Jewish, Black, homosexual, and asocial individuals. Some pieces were stolen from the artists, devaluing their work. The exhibit featured paintings and images of prostitution, celebrating Jewish religion, and portraits of psychiatric patients—all meant to disturb the viewer. Additionally, the exhibit was used as space to honor and commemorate German soldiers, which in turn purposefully dishonored them with the artwork displayed, further creating disdain within military officials for the Jewish community and other individuals.Collection
WWII/Holocaust PropagandaCategory
Book