Cultural Backlash

Question 1

What was the argument regarding cultural perspectives in Germany in 1934?

Answer 1

Germany had lost its perspectives on culture that served traditional bearings, leading to the promotion of nationalistic services and crude racial theory.

Question 2

What was considered ‘degenerate’ art during the Weimar Period?

Answer 2

All modern art produced in the Weimar Period was considered ‘degenerate’.

Question 3

What was the aim of The Kampfund Fur Deutsche Kulture created in 1929?

Answer 3

It was created with the aim of attracting middle class and intellectuals to the Nazi Party’s cause.

Question 4

What exhibitions were used to promote cultural mobilization among the German people?

Answer 4

The Degenerate Art Exhibition (July 1937) and The Great German Art Exhibition (1937-1944).

Question 5

What was the goal of the Nazi Party’s cultural offensive?

Answer 5

To showcase conservative art and eliminate ‘Foreigners’ from German cultural life.