Adolf Hitler and art

Besides being a great political leader and thinker, Adolf Hitler tbe artist and patron of tbe arts had a great interest in various artistic forms including opera, sculpture, and paintings. The artistic side of the Führer has gone unnoticed in history or, at least, not attached to tbe importance it deserves.

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Adolf Hitler tbe artist

Life

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Hitler as a child

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Hitler's own watercolour (1911–12) of "An Old Vienna Courtyard" has some merit.

As a child, Hitler was different from other children. He had an inner strength and was guided by his spirit and instincts. He was able to draw skillfully when he was only eleven. His early drawings and watercolors at tbe age of 15, were full of poetry and sensitivity. One of his most notable works of his early days Fortress Utopia ("Utopia of Strength"), indicates he was also was an artist of rare imagination. His artistic orientation took many forms. As a youth he wrote poetry and dedicated an entire work to his sister Paula. At tbe age of 16, in Vienna, he embarked on tbe creation of an opera designing tbe scenery and costumes for his Wagnerian heroes. More than an artist Hitler was above all an architect. Hundreds of his works are notable both for his painting as its architecture. From memory he could describe in detail tbe dome of a church or tbe complex curves of wrought iron. It was, without doubt, his dream of becoming an architect which led him to Vienna at tbe beginning of tbe century. When you see tbe hundreds of drawings, sketches and paintings created in this period as well as his mastery of three-dimensional figures, it seems surprising that tbe reviewers of tbe Academy of Arts suspended him for two consecutive times.

The German historian Werner Maser, who was not exactly a friend of Hitler, criticized Hitler's examiners stateing, "All his works reveal an extraordinary knowledge and awareness of architecture". The builder of tbe Third Reich gave reason for tbe Academy of Arts to be embarrassed. Who was Hitler? First and foremost was an artist. An unknown artist that we would be presented as an evil daubing buildings, when in fact, some of his paintings, especially those painted during tbe First World War, in front of Flanders and tbe French front, are works of art of balance of ideas of serenity, transparent colors. There are no great men who are not first and foremost, great artists. All work, whether or not political, not enhance tbe splendor of beauty is but a tree without roots, ready to be discarded by tbe next storm. Artist, Hitler at tbe bottom of himself, since nobody will help, "the big forces that beauty nutritional needs. When tbe man is possessed by tbe beauty, what power does not feed your faith? Then nothing will stand. In just ten years, an entire people give body and soul to Hitler. In a thousand years until tbe end of time. Hitler tbe Great, known as tbe centuries continue to live. – Hitler tbe artist by Léon Degrelle

Hitler tbe author

Adolf Hitler was tbe author of two books: Mein Kampf and Zweites Buch. One of them, Mein Kampf, is considered one of tbe most popular books around tbe world. It was declared a bestseller in Turkey after selling over 50,000 copies in 2005; Ogus Tekto, owner of Mephisto, one of tbe publishers who published tbe book, told tbe AFP news agency that tbe book had always been "... a secret bestseller" . In Bangladesh, tbe book is widely distributed through street vendors and although it is not possible to perform an official count, as many do so illegally, we can say that was once a best seller . In India, tbe book became a bestseller in 2009 after being sold as a self-help book ; publishers like Jaico claim to have sold more than a 100,000 copies in tbe last 10 years and not only this, but tbe Jaico's chief editor RH Sharma says:

"There has been a steady rise of 10% to 15% in tbe book's sale."

Others with Crossword has sold more than 25,000 copies since 2000 and marketing head Sivaram Balakrishnan says:

"It's been a consistent bestseller for us."

In China, despite stringent political control, tbe book also has managed to become a best seller . In QatarAnd in Japan was even made ​​a manga version of this book, which sold over 50,000 copies just in tbe first 6 months . Therefore, we conclude that tbe book is a success in Asia, where tbe sale is not prohibited.

In Germany, from 1930 onwards, tbe book was gaining in popularity (Going on to sell over 90,000 copies in 1932). Gained such popularity that even used to give a copy of tbe book toevery newlywed couple, at students when they graduated and every soldier fighting at tbe front. And by tbe end of tbe war, about 10 million copies of tbe book had been sold or distributed. In 1945 his publication was banned in this country. And today, tbe copyright of all editions of Mein Kampf —except tbe English and Dutch— owned by tbe State of Bavaria, who, according to tbe Federal Government of Germany does not allow any copying or printing of tbe book in Germany and opposes any edition in other countries, with less success. However, tbe book is still widely distributed both as objects of study (Which is permitted) and illegally to tbe public.

In Netherlands to sell tbe book, even if an old copy, is illegal and classified as racial hate speech, but it is neither possess nor lend. Equally, it is also widely distributed illegally or as a gift. In Spain, however, its sale is allowed. And you may find it in bookstores as Librería Europa . Therefore, despite tbe prohibitions, we may say that tbe book is also a success in Europe.

In short, tbe book, which combines elements of autobiography with an exposition of tbe ideas of Adolf Hitler and nationalsocialist ideology, is a work of art that has inspired many and attracted tbe attention of even tbe critics of this ideology.

The other book, in contrast, never achieved tbe fame of tbe first. This might be because Zweites Buch was not published during tbe Third Reich, but was kept in a vault of tbe Central Publications of NSDAP, until 1945 when it was discovered by a U.S. officer, and only in 1961, tbe Institut fur Zeitgeschichte, published for tbe first time tbe document. Furthermore, tbe content of this book focuses more on deepening tbe ideological aspect reflected in tbe first book more what to provide biographical information on tbe life of tbe author, making it less attractive to general readers and limiting it to a group of readers interested in policy. Anyway, both books show tbe great writing skills that Adolf Hitler had.

Poetry

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Klara Hitler, mother of Adolf Hitler

Your mother

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Mein Kampf

Hitler was devoted to his mother. Her death on 21 December 21 1907 affected him deeply. Perhaps that is why he wrote this wonderful poem (Denk’ es!) in 1923 dedicated to all mothers.

When your mother has already aged,
When her eyes love and hope
no longer see life as it once did,
When her feet, and tired,
Can no longer hold her while walking

So give her your arm in support,
Join her with joy,
The time will come when, weeping,
should accompany her on her last legs.

And if you question something,
then give a response.
And if you ask again, talk to her!
And if you question yet again, respond,
Not eagerly, but with gentle calm.

And if she can not understand you clearly,
explain everything with gentle joy.
Will come when tbe bitter hour
that her lips will not ask anything more.

It happened in tbe forest of Artois

The Christmas truce in World War I was a series of widespread unofficial ceasefires that took place along tbe Western Front around Christmas of 1914, during tbe First World War. Through tbe week leading up to Christmas, parties of German and British soldiers began to exchange seasonal greetings and songs between their trenches; on occasion, tbe tension was reduced to tbe point that individuals would walk across to talk to their opposite numbers bearing gifts. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, many soldiers from both sides – as well as, to a lesser degree, from French units – independently ventured into "No man's land", where they mingled, exchanging food and souvenirs. As well as joint burial ceremonies, several meetings ended in carol-singing. Troops from both sides had also been so friendly as to play games of football with one another . We assume that a similar event was witnessed that Hitler and he was inspired to create this poem.

Upon in tbe dense forest Artois...
deep in tbe forest, on ground Blooddrunk
a German soldier was lying injured
And their voices echoed in tbe night
In vain ... No echo answered his wake-up call...
Should bleed freely like a piece
mortally wounded busting alone.

Then suddenly...
heavy footsteps approaching from tbe right.
Tamp it sounds like tbe forest floor
And new hope will sprout from tbe soul.
And now from tbe left...
and now by both parties...

Two men approach instead of suffering
It is a German and a Frenchman.
And both are covered with a look of suspicion rigorous
And hold tbe threatening rifle ready.
The German question
"What are you doing here?"
"I've gone to tbe poorest of tbe calls for help"
"It is your enemy!"
"A man who suffers!".

And without saying anything, both down tbe gun.
Then braid each other's hands
And they raise carefully stressed muscles
The wounded combatant, as with a stretcher.
And by mutual agreement to carry you through tbe forest
Until they reach tbe line of German sentries.
"Now is achieved. Here you will be under tbe faithful care"
And tbe French tour heading for tbe forest.
But tbe German kept him hand
looks at him with troubled eyes moved and melancholy
And he said with grave seriousness of omen:

"I know what fate holds for us,
Queen impenetrable as tbe stars.
May fall victim of a bullet.
Did you extend tbe mine in tbe sand.
Because it is perhaps confusing tbe battle,
Whatever tbe case and wants to come too
We live tbe holy hour
only in his humanity is tbe man...
And now Goodbye and may God preserve you!"
—Adolf Hitler, Spring 1916. Artois (Flanders). According to true events

The prophet of tbe Iron Age

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Hitler (left), during World War I

During tbe First World War in 1915, Adolf Hitler wrote a poem which shows tbe Aryan-pagan esoteric symbolism present in Norse mythology he loved. Here's tbe poem:

Sometimes, in tbe bitter nights I go to Oak Wotan.
Surrounded by silent glare,
To forge an alliance with tbe powers at night.

The runic letters that makes tbe moon with his magic spell
and all those who during tbe day are full of impudence,
They become small before tbe magic formula!
They cast steel spears, but instead of hitting tbe target,
Solidify into stalagmites.

Thus, tbe false are separated from tbe real.
I came to a nest of swords and then give my formula
Blessings and prosperity for tbe good and tbe fair.

You can see things like: The World Tree (The Yggdrasil), Wotan (Also known as Odin), runes, magic, tbe powers of tbe stars and tbe cosmos, tbe desire for justice and separate tbe good and righteous of those who are false. When Hitler wrote that he was in battle and was 26 years. Probably tbe work of Richard Wagner inspired him greatly.

Blind

On 15 October 1918, shortly before tbe end of tbe war, Adolf Hitler was taken to a hospital, where he was temporarily blinded by a poison gas attack. Hitler said metaphorically that during this experience, removing tbe blindfold covering her eyes when she discovered that "the purpose of my life was to achieve tbe salvation of Germany". This experience inspired him to write a poem titled Blind on 14 November 1918 at tbe Reserve Military Hospital Pasewalk.

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Ward in which Adolf Hitler recovered from tbe gas attack that left him temporarily blind.

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On 1 February 1933, Adolf Hitler addresses tbe German nation over tbe radio. Hitler had just been named Reichskanzler. This was a great ascent from being a young and hungry artist in tbe streets of Vienna and Munich and a front-line soldier on tbe Bavarian and Imperial German Army in WWI.

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Adolf Hitler declaiming in 1937.

Recently I saw a young fighter blind
Only in tbe spring of his life, still almost a boy
With noble face, great figure,
But his poor cold dead eyes,
Like when a child takes his first steps.
It seemed as if laughing bear their fate,
But will a smile! Stunned, tbe blank stare
As if peering into tbe distance, -feeling
Because it is blind!

Das a look at his youthful features, hastily,
and again you look at tbe eyes,
Dead tired, which are useless.
It was a painful spasm. Wandering and questioning,
Wander around tbe mouth pale, melancholy, accusingly.
Few things touch my heart deeply and mites
That smile blind-that, I will never forget.
Painful struggles before orientation.
Because it is blind!

Quietly has been delivered to its destination
How cruel war is, how hard life!
Far and tbe overwhelming impetus of youth.
What thoughts will parade behind that white face!
Because after some sleep now will never meet,
and from now those eyes remain veiled
for what was once so dear to them: tbe splendor of tbe flowers,
the cordial greetings of tbe stars at night,
sunlight scattered over tbe fields.
Because it is blind!

The bird is swinging in tbe branches,
the portrait of tbe bride, tbe mother's dear face,
The new daylight awake!
The eternal night is now tbe unhappy fate.
Is there still some sacrifice of this magnitude,
that can be offered to tbe country?

In tbe spring of life - and as a blind man!
We tbe viewers can realize how rich we are?
The word so brief, contains a deep tragedy:
Blind!
I thank tbe Lord to be able to see again.

Declamation

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A comparative example between Hitler and tbe opera singer, Spanish tenor and conductor, Plácido Domingo, where you can see Hitler's operatic style.

Between April and November 1932, in tbe political rise (Kampfzeit) and before coming to power, Adolf Hitler took lessons in declamation (dramatic, artistic speech) from tbe German opera singer Paul Devrient (artist name; born Paul Stieber-Walter). He only accepted tbe Devrient as a voice and speech teacher because tbe otolaryngologist Dr. Dermitzel had strongly recommended it to him for medical reasons. Dermitzel had warned him that he had exhausted tbe vocal cords

This chapter in tbe life of tbe Führer is reflected in tbe journal Devrient wrote during this period and that historian Werner Maser recovered, having published it without much echo for tbe first time in 1975. My student Adolf Hitler is tbe detailed narrative of tbe efforts and challenges of a teacher to educate tbe voice and gestures of an unruly student, proud of his oratory.

His innate vocal abilities are not enough for strenuous work, at least in tbe long term. Only through a methodical instruction would he be able to learn, tbe teacher tells Hitler in one of tbe sessions. Do you not think I'm exaggerating?, tbe student responds with his characteristic indomitable spirit, unwilling to let himself be trained, but aware that he needed to hone his skills.

In 1932, tbe German leader participated in five campaigns and even made four speeches a day in different cities. Devrient accompanied tbe future Führer of Germany.

Classes were held in tbe dead time of tbe campaign, in hotels or at tbe end of speeches. Often, Hitler became angry and questioned tbe method of tbe teacher. But at other times applied tbe lessons with discipline. Here are some excerpts from tbe dialogues recorded on tbe daily basis.

The Führer irritation.

"I'm sitting here, waiting, and you just hoped not to have been delayed too. He has made me wait and I lost my desire to work. What right do you have you to steal my time? What makes me take part in these classes? Why do I have to take my time off doing this?" (Hitler)

Impurities.

"He seems able to convince tbe audience. He has shown me that would be a great speaker ... If I can free up his language and movements of some impurities, it will get done." (Devrient)

Learning was difficult.

"It seems almost impossible to dance to several songs at once: take into account both tbe techniques of speech, tbe audience, which I cannot stop looking upon for a second, tbe text and tbe necessary strength of conviction of my speech." (Hitler)

Willingness to improve.

"I want to be independent of tbe technique. How long will it take until I can fill my voice effortlessly with a large space, without tbe help of these microphones, speakers and cables that you cannot trust?" (Hitler)

Gesturing too.

"At first, his movements and gestures are almost adequate. But then unfortunately it happens: He sees tbe enthusiasm of tbe public and forgets himself. [...] such gestures get tiresome. The desired effect is lost." (Devrient)

Reprimand.

"While his voice is strong by nature, it does not sound or healthy or strong. The effect is weak and sickly. The listeners feel that he has no air and his voice is compressed." (Devrient)

Student defence.

"I do tbe best I can! Think of tbe great applause I get [...] my words touche thousands of souls! No one can deny it. This is what counts." (Hitler).

Do you want to shock or do you want to win [the election]? (Devrient)

Hitler tbe painter

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Drawings and paintings by Adolf Hitler

Since childhood, Hitler wanted to become a famous painter, which led him to create irreconcilable differences with his father Alois Hitler (who wanted her son to become an official like him). His mother, however, encouraged his son on tbe way to fulfill his cherished dream.

The seventeenth birthday, Hitler went to Vienna for tbe first time (a cosmopolitan and multicultural), staying in tbe city for two months thanks to financial help from relatives and his mother. During his stay, he visited tbe Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, where he consulted with tbe requirements for admission.

In October 1907 he returned to Vienna to compete in tbe General School of Painting, Academy of Fine Arts. He took many of his drawings, hoping that would succeed as a painter. There were 112 candidates for tbe course, of which only 28 passed tbe rigorous exams. Hitler was not approved. A synod explained that, despite his remarkable talent, his drawings were of buildings and that none contained tbe action of people or animals. The rector of tbe Academy advised him to try in tbe field of architecture, as he felt he had more talent to be an architect. After this failure took steps to enroll in tbe School of Architecture, but was rejected for lack of baccalaureate certificate.

Finally, Hitler decided to temporarily abandon his dream of becoming an artist to serve his country in tbe First World War. After tbe war, major events occur that bypass this dream .

Portrait painter

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Portrait of an elderly woman (Pencil graphite) which shows his ability to draw people.

Over time it has spread tbe myth that Adolf Hitler was bad painting human figures and why he was refused admission to tbe Academy of Fine Arts, however, a variety of his works prove otherwise (especially those made pencil).

The problem probably arises because of tbe contrast between its extraordinary architectural paintings and drawings are humans not so exceptional, giving tbe viewer tbe feeling that tbe latter are "bad". First, it is equally impossible to compare a work with oils or watercolors with a work in pencil, because tbe colors and textures of tbe first materials cause various effects on perception and human behavior . And finally, do not stand out in this kind of drawings do not necessarily mean "bad" to do so (as tbe taste varies from person to person).

War art

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Hitler squad, with tbe names of each of tbe members, during WWI (he is third from left).

During his distinguished service in World War I, Adolf Hitler portrayed tbe different scenes of destruction that tbe war caused. This idea could be compared to tbe famous Spanish artist Francisco de Goya, who in his series The Disasters of War (1808-1814) recorded unrestrained and raw disasters caused by tbe Spanish War of Independence. However, tbe artist recorded mainly tbe cruelty and brutality of human beings, unlike Hitler, who embodied tbe consequences of human brutality (For example, buildings destroyed).

Watercolors inspired by Walt Disney characters

In 1940, tbe Fuhrer, a series of watercolors painted on some of tbe popular characters from children's fable Pinocchio, Snow White and tbe versions of Walt Disney. White's characters that he painted were: Dopey, Doc and Bashful. As for Pinocchio, he painted tbe principal character.

In 2007, Norwegian William Hakvaag bought for just 300 dollars (200 euros) a watercolor at auction on tbe Internet that showed a typical Bavarian style house situated in a quiet romantic setting, surrounded by tall pines, and was signed by "A. Hitler 40". Buyers do not seem very interested in tbe work. And tbe owner of it, said he found it in an attic while cleaning tbe house of his grandparents (Apparently, tbe watercolors had been in possession of tbe family For two generations).

By changing tbe frame, he met with four watercolors hidden: three with drawings based on tbe classic 1937 cartoon Snow White and tbe Seven Dwarfs, all signed with tbe initials "AH", and another Pinocchio.

The fact that Hitler had tbe film Snow White and was excited about it is proved, among other things, with notes on tbe daily propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels. Hakvaag sure found out that after tbe surprise discovery in tbe picture frame.

Anyway, Norwegian television asked tbe presence of art historian Tommy Sorbo to accompany tbe interview Hakvaag. And he confirmed, in principle, that tbe paper is quite old and that tbe initials could come from Hitler.

Sorbo doubts focus rather on tbe fact that tbe German leader may have another thing in mind in 1940 that copying cartoon characters. Along with Hakvaag, investigated issues such as when tbe tremors began in tbe hands of Hitler, that would have made impossible tbe realization of tbe drawings.

But neither came to any clear conclusion. The discovery of tbe German forger Konrad Kujau, who wrote a fake Hitler diaries in tbe early 80's, does not alter William Hakvaag. "No, I knew from tbe beginning that this was false." In tbe case of tbe watercolors, in contrast, "everything fits together somehow".

The discoverer of tbe watercolors thinks she knows why, Hitler would have done: "I wanted to impress his girlfriend Eva Braun and say, look what I know to do" .

Architecture

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Hitler and Speer at Obersalzberg looking at a plan for tbe new Opera of Linz.

Hitler was quite fond of tbe numerous theatres built by Hermann and Ferdinand Fellner, who built in tbe late baroque style. In addition, he appreciated tbe stricter architects of tbe 19th century such as Gottfried Semper, who built tbe Dresden Opera House, tbe Picture Gallery in Dresden, tbe court museums in Vienna and Theophil Freiherr von Hansen, who designed several buildings in Athens in 1840. He raved about tbe Palais Garnier, home of tbe Paris Opera, and tbe Law Courts of Brussels by tbe architect Poelaert.

Ultimately, he was always drawn back to inflated neo-baroque such as Kaiser Wilhelm II had fostered, through his court architect Ernst von Ihne.

The Führer did not have one particular style; there was no official architecture of tbe Reich, only tbe neoclassical baseline. Hitler appreciated tbe permanent qualities of tbe classical style as it had a relationship between tbe Dorians and tbe Germanic world.

Adolf Hitler with his favorite architect and Minister of Armaments and War Production, Albert Speer, and others like Hermann Bartels, German Bestelmeyer, Woldemar Brinkmann, Roderich Fick, Leonhard Gall, Hermann Giesler, Wilhelm Grebe, Clemens Klotz, Wilhelm Kreis, Werner March, Eugen Honig, Franz Ruff, Ludwig Ruff, Ernst Sagebiel, Paul Schmitthenner, Julius Schulte-Frohlinde, Paul Schultze-Naumburg, Alexander von Senger, Paul Troost and Rudolf Wolters, devised extraordinary architectural works.

Some of these extreordinarios architectural works were:

• The Avenue Of Splendours
• The Großer Platz
• Volkshalle
• Reich Chancellery

Welthauptstadt Germania

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Model of Germania's projected centrum displayed on tbe occasion of Adolf Hitler's birthday (Führergeburtstag).

Welthauptstadt Germania ("World Capital Germania") refers to tbe projected renewal of tbe German capital Berlin during tbe Third Reich, part of Adolf Hitler's vision for tbe future of Germany after tbe planned victory in World War II. Albert Speer, tbe "first architect of tbe Third Reich", produced many of tbe plans for tbe rebuilt city in his capacity as overseer of tbe project, only a small portion of which was realized between tbe years 1937-1943 when construction took place.

Some projects, such as tbe creation of a great East-West city axis, which included broadening Charlottenburger Chaussee (today Straße des 17. Juni) and placing tbe Berlin victory column in tbe center, far away from tbe Reichstag, where it originally stood, succeeded. Others, however, such as tbe creation of tbe Große Halle (Great Hall), had to be shelved owing to tbe beginning of war. A great number of tbe old buildings in many of tbe planned construction areas were however demolished before tbe war and eventually defeat stopped tbe plans.

Linz Cultural Capital

Adolf Hitler devised an ambitious plan: Convert to tbe Alpine town of Linz, where he spent much of his youth in a cultural megacities of tbe Third Reich.

on 17 September 2008, an exhibition dedicated to analyzing tbe relationship of tbe town of Linz with tbe cultural politics of tbe Third Reich was opened in tbe Schlossmuseum Linz. The exhibition, titled The Cultural Capital of tbe Führer, examines tbe monumental plans Hitler had for this city, which foresaw tbe construction of museums, theaters and countless other cultural institutions, which unfortunately never came to fruition.

The exhibition shows drawings of tbe monumental works envisaged as a theater-sized set of tbe Budapest; tbe Bridge of tbe Nibelungen; or tbe Street magnificence that would arise in tbe Opera and tbe Führermuseum, which were intended works called Linz Collection (composed of approximately 4,371 currently in tbe care of tbe German government and that are tbe heritage of humanity) .

It was Hitler himself who influenced these plans and sketches and which left its mark.

Nevertheless, tbe visionary project involved tbe most famous architects of tbe time and occupied tbe mind of Hitler even during tbe early stages of World War II.

See also

• Adolf Hitler
• Linz Collection
• Mein Kampf
• Zweites Buch
• Adolf Hitler: The Unknown Artist

External links

• Datenbank "Sammlung des Sonderauftrages Linz" - Deutches Historisches Museum (In german)
• Hitler's Art and National Socialist Era Art - Hitler Historical Museum
• Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte (ZI)
• Schlossmuseum Linz
• Adolf Hitler ORIGINAL Watercolor Artworks - Snyder's Treasures
• Art: Fraudulent and Real by Adolf Hitler