Ausstellungen durchstöbern (3 total)
Introduction to East Germany
Where was East Germany? When and how was the GDR formed? When and how did it end? Learn about the GDR's history and geography here.
About East German Public Art
How does East German public art differ from West German public art? How do you know East German public art when you see it?
You can recognize public art from the former GDR by learning to recognize its distinctive art style and recurring motifs. In addition, you can learn about the legacy of East German public art in unified Germany and the 21st century.
Artists
Who were the artists who made some of the most recognizable public art in the former GDR? Surprisingly, they were not all from the GDR, and some even came from Western Europe. Why did they make their art? Learn about their lives and motivations.