culture in nazi germany

Question 1

nazi beliefs about past culture:

Answer 1

they believed that cultural revolutions that had occurred during the Weimar Republic were wrong and immoral

Question 2

culture supported by nazi germany:

Answer 2

• praising aryans
• ideas of self sacrifice
• upholding traditionalist family values
• showcasing germany’s (wins in) history

Question 3

the reich chamber of culture (opened in 1933)

Answer 3

controlled by joseph goebbles; policed art, architecture, music, film and literature.

Question 4

what did artists have to do if they wanted to make art?

Answer 4

had to register with the chamber of culture who granted licences.
if an artist did not have an license then they were forbidden to produce or sell their artwork.

(the Nazis also removed any art work from galleries which did not fit with their ideals).

Question 5

role of the gestapo

Answer 5

policed galleries and studios to make sure art was produced in accordance to nazi ruling.