Hitler’s war on “degenerate art”
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The psychiatrist hans prinshorn gathered and published a collection of art works, all by psychiatric patients. These pieces had a profound impact on the art world and influenced many of the leading artists of the time. Within just a few years, both modernist art and people mental illnesses found themselves in hitler's firing line with devastating consequences. In his new book, the gallery of miracles and madness, author charle english explores this multi faceted story.
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