| Style | Dadaïsm, Expressionism |
| Lived | July 26, 1893 - July 6, 1959 ( 20th century ) |
| Nationality | Germany |
| Biography |
George Grosz Biography |
| Prints |
George Grosz prints and posters |
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| Paintings |
George Grosz' paintings are often a bitter satire on the Germany after World War I and II. Some of George Grosz' most famous paintings are 'Suicide', 'Lovesick', 'The Pillars of Society', 'Eclipse of the Sun' and 'The Pit'.
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| Quote | "The bourgeoisie and the petty bourgeoisie have armed themselves against the rising proletariat with, among other things, "culture." It's an old ploy of the bourgeoisie. They keep a standing "art" to defend their collapsing culture."
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| Interesting |
George Grosz is known for the political meaning of his paintings in which he stood up against the Post-War Germany. As an extreme socialist / communist, Grosz depicted the immense difference between the working force, priests, judges, killers, generals and poor soldiers.
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Grosz' Political Position - An essay on George Grosz' work.
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