Cultural changes, 1924-29 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What period is 1924-29 in German culture called?
What period is 1924-29 in German culture called?
The Golden Age
What did Expressionism focus on instead of copying reality?
What did Expressionism focus on instead of copying reality?
Raw emotions & personal experiences
What did Expressionism prioritise over realistic representation?
What did Expressionism prioritise over realistic representation?
Emotional impact
Which two artists created powerful social commentary through Expressionist art?
Which two artists created powerful social commentary through Expressionist art?
Otto Dix & George Grosz
Where did Paul Klee teach and what did he create in 1926?
Where did Paul Klee teach and what did he create in 1926?
Bauhaus school; 'Cave Flowers'
What visual techniques characterised German cinema in the 1920s?
What visual techniques characterised German cinema in the 1920s?
Dramatic lighting & unusual angles
What type of film was 'Metropolis'?
What type of film was 'Metropolis'?
Science fiction epic
Who was Marlene Dietrich in Weimar culture?
Who was Marlene Dietrich in Weimar culture?
International film star
Who established the Bauhaus school and when?
Who established the Bauhaus school and when?
Walter Gropius in 1919
What disciplines did Bauhaus bring together under one roof?
What disciplines did Bauhaus bring together under one roof?
Art, architecture, design, typography
What design features did the Bauhaus school emphasise?
What design features did the Bauhaus school emphasise?
Clean lines & functional beauty
What did new 1920s cultural movements promote?
What did new 1920s cultural movements promote?
Individual expression & social criticism
When was the Bauhaus building in Dessau designed by Gropius?
When was the Bauhaus building in Dessau designed by Gropius?
1925-26