Neo-Idealist

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Scope note
An anti-modernist movement in early to mid-20th century Germany that focused on an idealized German past in order to combat a perceived threat stemming from French Impressionism, and other influences deemed as "foreign". The movement was exploited by Adolf Hitler for purposes of propaganda.
Neo-Idealist
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024