Berlin in the late 19th and early 20th century – a time when the city was in a creative frenzy and Art Nouveau was at its peak. This extraordinary cultural flourishing not only characterised...
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Jugendstil in Berlin
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Jascha Heifetz – The violinist of the century
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Jascha Heifetz is considered one of the most important violinists of the 20th century. His virtuoso playing, distinctive tone and musical genius have inspired and influenced generations of violinists...
Karl Friedrich Schinkel – Architect of Prussian classicism
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Karl Friedrich Schinkel was one of the most important architects and master builders of the 19th century. He shaped the cityscape of Berlin and other Prussian cities with his classicist buildings...
Walter Gropius – Architect of modernism
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Walter Gropius was one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. He is considered the founder of the Bauhaus movement, which combined art, craft and technology and created a new...
Hildegard Knef – A style icon of the post-war period
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Hildegard Knef was one of the most famous and versatile German artists of the 20th century. She was an actress, singer, author and director who enjoyed success in various genres and countries...