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Post-War German Art:
For post-war German art, we will focus on Joseph Beuys, whose works we saw in Saals (Rooms) 18, 19, and 20 of the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich. In particularly, focus upon his work The End of the Twentieth Century
(Das Ende des 20 Jahrhunderts) in Saal 20. He produced this work between 1983 and 1985
Discuss what Beuy was trying to do with this installation. In particular, what was he trying to say about Germany
and the German people at the end of World War II? What did he believe the future held for
Germany, and how did he symbolize this in this installation? To get you started, I will give you
a few hints. The basalt rocks symbolize the dead produced by World War II. The hole in each,
lined with clay and felt, symbolizes the possibility of new life emerging from the ruins in post-
war Germany. You may also discuss some of his other works in Saals 18 and 19 if you wish,
and you can also consider any pieces by Beuys that you saw during our visit to Lenbachhaus and
the special exhibition of his works on the second floor (or the first floor in Germany).
Sources to consider for this essay:
Davies, Penelope, et al. Jansons History of Art: The Western Tradition. 7th edition. Vol. 4. The Modern World. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2007. p. 1064
Joachimides, Christos, ed. German Art in the 20th Century: Painting and Sculpture, 1905-1985. Munich: Prestel Verlag, 1985. pp 470-472.
Acton, Mary. Learning to Look at Modern Art. London: Routledge, 2004. pp 106-110.