1920s Berlin Book - Weimar Culture Art History (French Edition)

1920s Berlin: A Cultural Portrait of the Weimar Era

This TASCHEN book captures the explosive creativity of 1920s Berlin, documenting one of history's most revolutionary cultural periods. The decade transformed Berlin into Europe's artistic capital, where Expressionist painters, Bauhaus architects, filmmakers, and performers created groundbreaking works that continue to influence contemporary culture.

Inside the Book

The volume explores Berlin's cultural landscape through multiple artistic disciplines. Daring Expressionist canvases pushed the boundaries of visual art, while the Bauhaus movement revolutionized design with its total work of art philosophy. The city's nightlife flourished with drag balls and crowded jazz bars, creating a freewheeling atmosphere that attracted creative minds from across Europe.

Visual and Cultural Documentation

Featured content includes painting, design, fashion, film, and architecture from the Weimar period. The book documents iconic moments like the premiere of Metropolis and Marlene Dietrich's rise to stardom. From cutting-edge kino to avant-garde theater, each page presents the era's innovative spirit through carefully curated imagery and historical context.

TASCHEN Quality

This French language edition maintains TASCHEN's reputation for high-quality art book production. The coffee table format presents archival photographs, artwork reproductions, and period documents that bring 1920s Berlin to life. The book serves as both a visual reference and cultural history resource.

The Weimar Cultural Phenomenon

Berlin's 1920s represented a unique convergence of artistic movements, political change, and social experimentation. This book documents how the city became a laboratory for modernism, where traditional boundaries between art forms dissolved and new creative possibilities emerged. The decade's output influenced everything from contemporary cinema to modern graphic design. Note: This is the French language edition of the book.