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This original official catalog was published for the inaugural Great German Art Exhibition (Große Deutsche Kunstausstellung) held in Munich in 1937. Measuring approximately 21 x 15 cm, this book is a significant historical record of the opening of the Haus der Deutschen Kunst. The soft beige cover features a distinctive brown relief with the date 1937. A standout feature of this publication is the extensive illustrative section, containing a vast number of reproductions showing traditional oil paintings and numerous monumental bronze figures and sculptures, which served as aesthetic benchmarks for the era. The final pages include an advertisement section listing ten Munich-based financial institutions, such as Bayerische Staatsbank and Deutsche Bank, recommended for processing art purchases. The item shows natural signs of age and handled wear.
Historical context:
The 1937 exhibition was a major propaganda event intended to define the official artistic standards of the Third Reich. This catalog served not only as a checklist but as a lavishly illustrated album showcasing "racially pure" art, with a strong emphasis on heroic bronze sculptures. It acted as an ideological manifesto and a practical guide for buyers who used the listed banks to purchase works aligned with the state's aesthetic ideals.
Format: approx. 21 x 15 cm (DIN A5)
Year: 1937
Content: Heavily illustrated (paintings, bronze sculptures, graphics)
Location: Munich (München)
Condition: Complete, natural paper patina,