American artists and writers in the Weimar Republic  in the years 1918–1932 Cover Image

American artists and writers in the Weimar Republic in the years 1918–1932
American artists and writers in the Weimar Republic in the years 1918–1932

Author(s): Paulina Sołuba
Subject(s): History, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Cultural history, Recent History (1900 till today)
Published by: Instytut Historii UJK - Filia w Piotrkowie Trybunalskim
Keywords: Weimar Republic; American artists; American writers; German bohemians

Summary/Abstract: American artists coming to Germany after World War I watched the turbulent beginnings of the Weimar Republic. The newcomers from overseas took note of both the communist and right-wing outbursts. Instability in Germany aroused fears of American newcomers about the sustainability of the international order. American artists were delighted with the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the German capital. US citizens also enjoyed a favorable currency exchange. Americans was also fascinated by the German artistic bohemians. But there were reasons why Germany was not a good place to settle. First of all, Americans drew attention to the instability of the political and economic system.

  • Issue Year: 17/2016
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 125-136
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English