Culture in Nazi Germany Flashcards
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What were Nazi aims when regarding culture?
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- Gleichschaltung - Nazis wanted tight control over culture as it was essential in controlling ideologies and the nature of the state as a whole
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What was Nazi culture influenced by?
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- Art style focused on classical art and architecture
3
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What did influences did the Nazi regime aim to censor?
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- Western and especially American influences were censored or banned
- Communist ideologies
4
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What is an example of the Nazi regime censoring certain cultures?
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- 1933 - Burning of the Books - anything that promoted or linked to consumerism or discouraged conformity was censored - increased control and reduced opposition
5
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How did the Strength through Joy encourage support from German people?
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- Trips to art theatres and art galleries were encouraged - created a sense of unity and triumph in the Nazi regime
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How did the Nazis use sport to encourage support?
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- Sculptures were depicted as physically perfect Aryan males which showed the regime to be strong and superior
7
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The Nazis used art to promote a strong ideal but also ridiculed certain art forms such as the…
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- 1937 Degenerate Art Exhibition - which contrasted to the superior and strong style of art - created a contrast
8
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What did ridiculing modern culture do?
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- Depicted it as weak and feable
9
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What were attitudes regarding Nazi culture?
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- Very popular amongst Germans - pursual of a strong Germany after embarrassment in the war
- However, widespread dissent amongst younger people - who enjoyed a more democratic and liberal culture - e.g. Swing Youth
