Germany (Predicted Nazi Control of Culture) Flashcards
(15 cards)
What did Hitler believe culture could be used for?
Propaganda to promote Nazi values like obedience, nationalism, militarism, and anti-Semitism.
What influences did the Nazis want to eliminate from culture?
‘Un-German’ influences, especially from Jews, communists, and modernists.
What was the purpose of the Reich Chamber of Culture established in 1933?
To control all cultural life: art, music, film, literature, theatre, and architecture.
What were artists, writers, and musicians required to do under Nazi control?
Register with the Reich Chamber of Culture.
What happened to artists who did not support Nazi ideas?
They were banned.
What type of censorship was widespread during the Nazi regime?
Jewish books were burned, modernist art was labelled ‘degenerate’, and jazz music was banned.
What kind of art did the Nazis promote?
Idealised images of strong Aryans, farmers, soldiers, and mothers; modern art was banned.
What architectural style did the Nazis favor?
Inspired by ancient Rome—grand, powerful buildings designed to show strength.
Which music composers were allowed under Nazi culture?
Only traditional German composers like Wagner; jazz was seen as ‘black’ and banned.
How was film used as propaganda during the Nazi regime?
Directors like Leni Riefenstahl made films glorifying Hitler, e.g., Triumph of the Will.
What was required of literature under Nazi control?
Books had to promote Nazi ideals; any opposing views were banned or burned in public book burnings.
Fill in the blank: The Nazis labelled modernist art as _______.
‘degenerate’.
True or False: Jazz music was promoted by the Nazis.
False.
What was a significant method of cultural control by the Nazis?
Censorship.
Fill in the blank: The Reich Chamber of Culture was established in _______.
1933.
