History GCSE
Degenerate art
What Degenerate art means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Degenerate art
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Modern, abstract works condemned by the Nazis and replaced by classical, realistic paintings.
Topics that use Degenerate art
- Option 31: Key topic 3: Nazi control and dictatorship, 1933–39 - 3 Controlling and influencing attitudes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Propaganda and censorship
- Reich Church
- Book burnings
- Concordat
- Gleichschaltung
- Ministry of Propaganda
- Nuremberg Rallies
- People's Receiver
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