Design and Architecture

Hitler at Home

Adolf Hitler started a World War and caused the deaths of millions. But during his rise to power in the 1930's, global news outlets seemed enthralled with the charismatic leader's home interiors. It turns out Nazi propagandists used interior design and aesthetic taste to sell Hitler to the world.

By Frances Anderton • Apr 12, 2016 • 1 min read

Adolf Hitler started a World War and caused the deaths of millions. But during his rise to power in the 1930's, global news outlets seemed enthralled with the charismatic leader's home interiors. It turns out Nazi propagandists used interior design and aesthetic taste to sell Hitler to the world.

Frances Anderton
architecture critic and author
Frances Anderton
architecture critic and author
Avishay Artsy
Producer, DnA: Design and Architecture
Despina Stratigakos
University at Buffalo

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Design and Architecture

Hitler at Home

Adolf Hitler started a World War and caused the deaths of millions. But during his rise to power in the 1930's, global news outlets seemed enthralled with the charismatic leader's home interiors. It turns out Nazi propagandists used interior design and aesthetic taste to sell Hitler to the world.

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Design and Architecture

Hitler at Home

Adolf Hitler started a World War and caused the deaths of millions. But during his rise to power in the 1930's, global news outlets seemed enthralled with the charismatic leader's home interiors. It turns out Nazi propagandists used interior design and aesthetic taste to sell Hitler to the world.

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