Art during the Weimar Republic: 3D Gallery

The Golden Ages

This painting, by Jonannes Theodor Baargeld, captures the spirit of Dadaism. While Dadaism was created during the war in Zurich, Switzerland, the art form really flourished during the Weimar republic, and many german artists adapted the form. Dadaism was a way to protest and revolt against the past world war, however, it was quite popular. Many Dada artists revolted against war and decided to show this in their artwork, which was very popular in post-war Germany. It was meant to shock the public and get across certain controversial ideas. Some would even say Dada artists rejected society's rules and wanted complete freedom. However, this new form of protest was accepted, and Dadaism boomed, even if it was a form of revolt.

What was dadism?

"Made in Germany," is one of George Grosz most famous art pieces. It aims at making fun of the German military and focuses on the corrupt nature of officials in the war and how they led Germany into World War 1. Grosz brings attention to the fact that the same officials of World War 1 are now leading the country in the Weimer Republic. This drawing highlights the meaning of dadaism which is to show the true meaning of life. Art previous to dadaism provided more idealistic views towards life, and artist like George Grosz wanted to share what was really happening.

George Grosz

This painting, titled "Storm Troops Advancing Under a Gas Attack" by Otto Dix also promotes the ideals of Dadaism. Dix, like George Grusz, was a famous Dada artist. He was born and raised in Germany and served in the first World War until he was injured and discharged in 1918. His experiences in the War made him very critical of the Weimar republic and World War 1, which is why his paintings are often rebelled against World War 1.

The painting above, called "New Angel" is one of the 10,000 works by Paul Klee. Paul Klee, a swiss-German born artist, contributed to the growth of dadaism. His art used more shapes and was more abstract than Dix and Grosz, and therefore his art cannot be categorised into just Dadaism. His work was very similar to artist of Surrealism, such as Salvador Dali, but it still portrayed the ideas of Dadaism. His work was very avant-garde for the time. He worked with a group called the Blue Riders, and this group tried to promote that art should express the metaphysical realm. However, his art still tries to show the truths of World War I and his views against the war, which is why he was considered a Dada artist.

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Paul Klee

The painting above, called "New Angel" is one of the 10,000 works by Paul Klee. Paul Klee, a swiss-German born artist, contributed to the growth of dadaism. His art used more shapes and was more abstract than Dix and Grosz, and therefore his art cannot be categorised into just Dadaism. His work was very similar to artist of Surrealism, such as Salvador Dali, but it still portrayed the ideas of Dadaism. His work was very avant-garde for the time. He worked with a group called the Blue Riders, and this group tried to promote that art should express the metaphysical realm. However, his art still tries to show the truths of World War I and his views against the war, which is why he was considered a Dada artist.

The Fighting Temeraire

The Fighting Temeraire tugged to her last berth to be broken up, 1838 is an oil painting by the English artist J. M. W. Turner. HMS Temeraire was one of the last second-rate ships of the line to have played a distinguished role in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. [more]

The Hireling Shepherd

This is a painting by William Holman Hunt, a leading British Pre-Raphaelite.

Ophelia

Ophelia is a painting by British artist Sir John Everett Millais, completed between 1851 and 1852. It depicts Ophelia, a character from Hamlet, singing before she drowns in a river in Denmark. [more]

The Music Lesson

Post World-War 1 Germany was struggling. The new government, the Weimar Republic that was a democratic system facing a lot of criticism for signing the Treaty of Versailles. They were known as the "November Criminals" and many Germans did not support their reign. However, it was not all bad for the Republic, they revived Germany's culture and brought a new era with many technological and artistic advancements. From 1924-1929, Germans were proud to be German and the arts flourished. This is when many new art forms developed, the cinema exploded, architecture changed, there was a night life scene. In this time, Dadaism was created. An art form that followed the spirit of the war, revolution.

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Art during the Weimar Republic