Art and Creativity in Weimar

In 1756, Duchess Anna Amalia began to connect politics and culture in the small town of Weimar. Goethe and Schiller created milestones in literature and thought there. Franz Liszt provided important impulses for musical renewal, while Harry Graf Kessler and Henry van de Velde advanced modern art and architecture. In Weimar, the constitution of the first German Republic was established. Walter Gropius founded the Bauhaus, which continues to influence all areas of design to this day.

Helge Hesse accompanies the influential personalities of that era when Weimar was a place of German promises for a better world—until the National Socialists came to power in 1933. An engaging read that goes beyond mere history to highlight the questions that concern us today and in the future.

• The Golden Age of Weimar: The story of a city that significantly influenced German art and culture.
• Artistically significant: From Duchess Anna Amalia, Goethe, Schiller, Wieland, and Herder to the musical circles around Franz Liszt, and the artists of the Bauhaus.
• Entertaining and historically grounded: By the renowned author and publicist Helge Hesse.
• High-quality edition: Hardcover with dust jacket and ribbon bookmark.

The incredible journey of a provincial town. This book illuminates Weimar's cultural heritage and vividly conveys the significance of this city for German art and culture in the 19th century. An exciting read and a high-quality gift for art and culture enthusiasts and history buffs.