How successfully did Europe emerge from fascism and authoritarianism since 1945? Fascism has been defined as a radical form of authoritarian nationalism (Turner, 1975, p. 162). Fascism first emerged in Italy during the 1920s, followed by Germany in the 1930s and quickly spread to other neighbouring countries not long after. Fascism promoted a strong government, it is categorized as extreme nationalism, racist and militarism, it is where the government takes control over every decision and people. Fascism grew in the...
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Throughout the history of mankind, there have been atrocities that have rocked the world and changed the way we view the world around us. In the 1930s, the world watched on as the defeated people of Germany turned to Hitler and followed him into his final solution to the âJewish problemâ. This solution was the extermination of all individuals of Jewish descent. However, this âsolutionâ has come to be known as the holocaust and is the worst Genocide in recorded...
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German expressionism is not distinguished by a particular style or method of creation, it is better described as a portrayal of the artists’ inner feelings and emotions. This essay explores how Expressionism as a movement emerged across various cities in Germany from approximately 1905 to 1920 and how the prominent artists of that time created a movement that would challenge societies perceptions of art in way that created a more personal experience for the artist and the viewer. (ref1) Prior...
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One well known French Fauvist painter was Henri Matisse. (1869-1954) He was often regarded as the most important French painter of the 20th century, leading the fauvist movement from around 1900. (ref 15) Blue nude (1907) was an influential painting which was thought to anger many people due to the harsh, crude nature of how the nude was painted. (ref14) People were generally proposed to appreciate academic art that was smooth, soft, and delicate, quite the opposite to âblue nudeâ...
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Art from the expressionist movement would often propose to depict context with compelling portrayals of scenes and people at the forefront of the work. The turn of the Century in Europe saw new technologies and immense urbanisation efforts, which then played homage to the individual artist’s world view. (ref 4) The modernisation of Germany resulted in less opportunities for freedom, and the 19th Century schools were being run with a military-style of discipline – more so than anywhere else within...
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Christianity began to gain momentum in Europe as the main religion. This called for the European lifestyles to match the momentum created. Buildings had to be bigger, larger, and taller than ever before. This required new architectural techniques in order to fulfill the new demand of exceptional buildings. This new form of architecture of large vertical buildings with intricate detail inside and out was called Gothic architecture. The term âGothicâ architecture can be derived from the Romanesque timeline and there...
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Life in Europe during the time leading up to World War 2 was a time of great turmoil. While the countries in the League of Nations wanted to avoid conflicts and wars altogether because of the severity of World War One, there were several factors that led to the beginning of World War Two. The rise of Nazism and Adolf Hitler rising to power as German Chancellor and employing the use of aggressive foreign policy, were among some of the...
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Expressionism played a very important role in the artistic scene of Germany, primarily occurring at the onset of the 20th century. It talks about humanity’s role on earth and with each other, and how broader society alienates individuals, while also trying to give off empathy and compassion artists had for each other. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, a silent horror film directed by Robert Wiene can be used as a prime example of the permanence of the expressionist movement in...
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The Congress of Vienna and the German Confederation 1815-1864 The year is 1815. Napoleon has finally been defeated by the combined forces of Prussia and Britain. The Emperor of France was sent to the Pacific Island of Saint Helena, never to return. After the fall of Napoleon, the Congress of Vienna was called, a meeting between the old powers of Europe, to return the continent to its pre-Napoleonic state. During the reign of Napoleon, most of what is known as...
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Joseph Goebbels was very significant in terms of controlling people in Germany from 1933 to 1945. He used various techniques to do that. Controlling media sources was the main focus to spread propaganda. Radio, newspapers, films and all other kinds of media was a way of convincing German people that the Aryan Race was the greatest. Goebbels needed to make sure that people of Germany were only learning Nazi ideology. However, he wasnât significant in control of German people to...
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Propaganda â information posed to an audience with the intent to persuade in favour of one side of an idea, often through biased or emotionally stirring content – was one of the most powerful weapons in Hitlerâs artillery during 1933-1939. As part of the Nazi regime, propaganda tailored towards the public was utilised heavily by Joseph Goebbels (Minister for Enlightenment and Propaganda) in Hitlerâs campaign. Propaganda had a significant impact on the conformity of the German citizens at this time....
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For centuries, Polish and German culture have been considered âat oddsâ by both outside nations, and the nations themselves, perhaps due to the long history these two countries have. I have chosen these countries because it is commonly misconstrued that Polish and German culture are on opposite ends of the behavioral spectrum, however, I am here to argue otherwise. Both cultures seem to focus strongly on work and education and have a very methodical approach to work and learning, furthermore,...
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Introduction Culture is a characteristic or identity of people who live in a certain area. It is arises from daily actions taken by the community to create habits and finally became the culture of the community. So, we can say culture affects peopleâs lives in socialization, consumption and modernization. Therefore, culture create characteristics of people. In business, people also bring their culture into the business. Business is peopleâs activity who is connected with products and services to achieve a goal,...
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The concept of citizenship within the Roman Empire transforms over hundreds of years, adapting to the growth in population, as well as the further development of societal, economical, and legal constructs, and the expansion of the physical empire itself. Transformations on Roman citizenship with the means of obtaining said citizenship come about as Roman governments create treaties with Germanic groups, commonly referred to as barbarians, and they become incorporated with everyday Roman life as well as other functions within the...
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Many people in the United States today come from diverse ancestry groups. German is one of the most popular with over 42 million people living the United States whose ancestry can be traced back to Germany. The largest immigration of Germans came to the United States in the mid 1800s. The German people brought their customs and traditions to the United States today. When reflecting on Germany, the culture can be understood and some of the customs and traditions may...
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