ICONS OF NORMALIZATION. VISUAL CULTURES OF GERMANY 1945-1949

The book Icons of Normalization. Visual Cultures of Germany 1945-1949 is a fascinating journey through time, showing the role of images in the post-war reconstruction of German societies. The author, Magdalena Saryusz-Wolska, analyzes with extraordinary precision how films, press photographs, posters and postage stamps shaped the new reality and helped to return to "normality". This is a must-read for anyone interested in history, visual culture and social mechanisms.

• In-depth analysis of the role of images in the post-war reconstruction of Germany
• Richly illustrated work presenting a wide spectrum of post-war themes
• Panorama of German media in the first years after the end of World War II
• Analysis of the visual settlement with Nazism, images of ruins and reconstruction
• Popular representations of the body after World War II
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• Ideal for students, historians and lovers of visual culture

This book is not only a historical analysis, but also a reflection on the power of images in shaping our perception of the world. The author leads the reader with extraordinary sensitivity and erudition through the intricacies of post-war reality, showing how images became a tool for settling accounts with the past and building a new identity. It is a read that makes you think and allows us to understand how visual culture influences our lives.

Magdalena Saryusz-Wolska, the author of this extraordinary book, is a recognized researcher of visual culture and history. Her work is the result of many years of research and analysis, which resulted in the creation of a work of great scientific and cultural value. This book is not only a collection of facts and analyses, but also a fascinating story about people, places and events that shaped the post-war world.

Icons of Normalization. Visual Cultures of Germany 1945-1949 is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how images affect our lives and how visual culture shapes our reality. It is a book that will certainly be remembered long after reading it.

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