Sturm, Der

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Sturm, Der. Literally The Assault or The Storm. Title of a Berlin art-gallery (1912–14) and a journal (1910–32) devoted to the avant-garde in Germany, founded by Herwarth Walden (1878–1941). Through Der Sturm Futurism and Expressionism were promoted.

Bibliography

Chilvers, Osborne, & Farr (eds.) (1988);
Jane Turner (1996)

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