Degenerate Art: The Fate of the Avant-Garde in Nazi Germany

Los Angeles, CA: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1991. First edition. Softcover. 423 pages. Exhibition catalog for a show that ran February 17 through May 12, 1991 in Los Angeles and then June 22 through September 8, 1991 at The Art Institute of Chicago. Text by Barron with contributions by Peter Guenther, Andreas Huneke, Annegret Janda, Mario-Andreas von Luttichau, Michael Meyer, William Moritz, Geroge L. Mosse, and Christoph Zuschlag. An examination of this important group of artists whose work was demonized and in some cases destroyed by the Nazis. Includes numerous color and black and white illustrations after works by Max Beckmann, Marc Chagall, Otto Dix, George Grosz, Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, Oskar Koskoschka, Wilhelm Lehmbruck and numerous others. A very good plus copy in French style wrappers with some minor wear but internally a clean copy.. A powerful book. Please note that this is a heavy book and will require extra shipping.