Neue Sachlichkeit

Edited by Olaf Peters On the eve of its subject's centennial, this richly illustrated and meticulously researched catalog celebrates—and reconsiders—one of the twentieth century's most significant artistic movements. Gustav F. Hartlaub’s 1925 exhibition “Neue Sachlichkeit” (New Objectivity) for the Kunsthalle Mannheim was a pivotal event that showcased a new artistic movement in Germany, characterized by its critical realism, social commentary, and detailed depiction of contemporary life; it marked a significant departure from Expressionism’s emotional intensity. But it was divided by two philosophies—the unflinching and socially critical Verists (Otto Dix, George Grosz, Georg Scholz, and others) and the Classicists (Alexander Kanoldt, Georg Schrimpf, and Christian Schad) who focused on harmony and beauty. This wide-ranging survey explores the tension between these camps and interprets it as a coherent chapter in art history. Essays by leading experts shed new light on the movement through the lens of regionality while considering a wide spectrum of media: architecture, design, drawings, film, paintings, photography, and philosophy. Their illuminating texts are accompanied by stunning reproductions of works such as Otto Dix’s Portrait of the Lawyer Dr. Fritz Glaser; Georg Scholz’s Of Things to Come; and Marcel Breuer’s Chair B 33. Impeccably produced and researched, this volume captures the ways that the New Objectivity proponents mirrored the Weimar period’s cultural, political, and social complexities. Hardcover304 pages | 200 color illustrationsPrestel Publishing, 20259.3 x 11.2 inchesISBN 9783791377926Neue Galerie Exhibition Catalogue

Neue Sachlichkeit / New Objectivity Exhibition Catalogue

Marianne BrandtDesigned 1926Produced by TecnolumenOpaque glass globe and nickel-plated metal Available in four sizes: D. 400 mm, approx. 16 in. D. 350 mm, approx. 13 1/4 in. D. 300 mm, approx. 12 in. D. 250 mm. approx. 9 1/4 in.

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Inspired by Josef HoffmannHand-carved and inlaid bone handleOptical-quality polished glass lensProvides 3x magnifying powerHandle L. 5 in.Lens D. 4 in.

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Marianne Brandt Head of the Bauhaus Metal WorkshopDesigned 1925 Produced by TechnolumenMirror polished nickel-plated aluminum with pulley and counterweightD. 500 mm, approx. 20 in. Accommodates 100 W bulb (not included)

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Exhibition notecard for "Neue Sachlichkeit / New Objectivity" February 20—May 26, 2025 Otto Dix (1891-1969)Dr. Mayer-Hermann, 1926 1 notecard and envelope5.75 x 8.75 inches

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Neue Sachlichkeit / New Objectivity Exhibition Catalogue

Marianne Brandt Ceiling Light

Hoffmann Loupe

Marianne Brandt Pendulum Light

Otto Dix: Neue Sachlichkeit Exhibition Notecard [Single Card]

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Neue Sachlichkeit / New Objectivity Exhibition Catalogue

Marianne Brandt Ceiling Light

Hoffmann Loupe

Marianne Brandt Pendulum Light

Otto Dix: Neue Sachlichkeit Exhibition Notecard [Single Card]

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