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Die Sichel: Monatschrift für neue Dichtung und Grafik, yr. 2 (April 1920)

Date

1920

People

Artist: Various Artists,

Artist: Alfred Zacharias, German 1901 - 1998

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Books

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Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Louis W. Black, BR56.105

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Title

Die Sichel: Monatschrift für neue Dichtung und Grafik, yr. 2 (April 1920)

People

Artist: Various Artists,

Artist: Alfred Zacharias, German 1901 - 1998

Date

1920

Classification

Books

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Louis W. Black, BR56.105

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Google
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Microsoft
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Imagga
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Microsoft
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text 100%

Clarifai

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front page of the newspaper.

Salesforce

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a photograph of a page in a book with a picture of a man in a suit and tie

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-11

The image is a scanned page from Die Sichel, an early 20th-century German literary and art magazine. Specifically, this is the April 1920 issue, marked as the second year (Zweiter Jahrgang) of publication. The page features a combination of text and graphic design.

  1. Title and Graphic:

    • The title, Die Sichel ("The Sickle"), is prominently displayed at the top in bold.
    • A woodcut-style graphic illustration appears underneath the title. It depicts two abstract, stylized human figures engaged in a dynamic action, with one wielding what appears to be a sickle.
  2. Content Structure:

    • The text is laid out in two sections:
      • The first section begins with the heading "MYNONA: DIE ADRESSIERTE UNSTERBLICHKEIT", discussing philosophical and imaginative ideas about immortality, likely in a satirical vein.
      • The second section, immediately below, is titled "HANS HEINZ STUCKENSCHMIDT: NOTIZ ZUR JÜNGSTEN MUSIK", offering thoughts on contemporary music, including the influence of expressionism and Arnold Schoenberg.
  3. Typography:

    • The font is clean and serifed, typical of publications from the period.
    • Occasional emphasis is shown through italicization.
  4. Language:

    • The text is in German and uses formal language to discuss topics related to culture, philosophy, and the arts.
  5. Historical Context:

    • The magazine was dedicated to modern poetry and graphic arts, representing the avant-garde movement in Germany during the early 20th century.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-11

The image depicts a page from a magazine titled "Die Sichel," which translates to "The Sickle." This particular issue is from the second year of publication, April 1920. The magazine is described as a monthly journal for new poetry and graphics.

On the left side, there is a woodcut or linocut style illustration depicting a stylized figure in interaction with another person, which is typical of the expressionist art style. The illustration is framed, positioned near the header of the page.

Below the header, the page contains text in German. The text is organized into columns and discusses various topics related to literature, philosophy, or music, consistent with the aims of the publication. The title of the first article is "Mynona: Die adressierte Unsterblichkeit," which translates to "Mynona: The Addressed Immortality."

The second article on the page is titled "Hans Heinz Stuckenschmidt: Notiz zur jüngsten Musik," which translates to "Hans Heinz Stuckenschmidt: Note on the Latest Music." This article appears to discuss themes in music, possibly relating to the expressionist movement or the impact of modernism in the arts.

The layout is typical of early 20th-century print design, with a clean and orderly presentation of text and straightforward typography. The overall style and content suggest a focus on avant-garde or modernist themes in the arts during that period.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image appears to be the cover of a German magazine called "Die Sichel" (The Sickle) from April 1920. The cover features a woodcut-style illustration of a person wielding a sickle. The text on the cover discusses topics related to art, music, and culture, including commentary on experimental and avant-garde artistic movements of the time.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This appears to be a page from a German publication called "DIE SICHEL" (The Sickle) from April 1920. It's a monthly journal focused on "neue dichtung und grafik" (new poetry and graphics). The page includes a striking woodcut or linocut illustration in the top left corner showing a figure with angular, expressionist styling typical of German art from this period. The layout is typical of early 20th century German publications, with text in columns and decorative elements. The page contains what appears to be articles or essays, with one titled "MYNONA: DIE ANDRESSIERTE UNSTERBLICHKEIT" and another by Hans Heinz Stuckenschmidt about music ("NOTIZ ZUR JÜNGSTEN MUSIK"). The text is set in a traditional German blackletter typeface, which was common for publications of this era.

Meta Llama

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The image depicts a page from a German magazine, likely from the early 20th century. The page features a prominent illustration of a man holding a plant or flower, accompanied by text in German. The title "DIE SICHEL" is displayed at the top, with the subtitle "ZWEITER JAHRGANG" below it. The date "APRIL 1920" is also visible.

The main content of the page appears to be an article or essay, divided into sections with headings such as "MYNONA: DIE ANDRESSIERTE UNSTERBLICHKEIT" and "HANS HEINZ STUCKENSCHMIDT: NOTIZ ZUR JONGSTEN MUSIK". The text is written in a formal, literary style, suggesting that the magazine may have been focused on art, culture, or intellectual topics.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the aesthetic and cultural values of the time period, as well as the interests and concerns of the magazine's readership.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image is a page from an old German magazine, featuring a woodcut illustration at the top and text in German below it. The page appears to be from April 1920.

  • Woodcut Illustration:
    • Located at the top of the page
    • Depicts a person holding a book or manuscript
    • Surrounded by decorative elements
  • Text:
    • Written in German
    • Discusses various topics, including music, art, and literature
    • Includes quotes and references to other works
  • Layout:
    • The page has a classic layout with a large headline and smaller text below
    • The text is arranged in columns, with headings and subheadings used to organize the content
  • Color Scheme:
    • The page has a warm, beige color scheme
    • The woodcut illustration adds a touch of brown and gray to the page

Overall, the image suggests that the magazine was a cultural publication that featured articles and reviews on various topics related to the arts and humanities.

Amazon Nova

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The image shows a double-page spread from a magazine, specifically the April 1920 issue of "Die Sichel," a German monthly magazine for poetry and graphics. The left page features a black-and-white woodcut illustration depicting a figure holding a scythe, which is a recurring motif in the magazine's design. The illustration is accompanied by a title in German, "Die Sichel," and a subtitle indicating it is the "Zweiter Jahrgang" (second year) of the magazine. Below the illustration, there is a poem titled "Mynona: Die Adressierte Unsterblichkeit" (The Addressed Immortality), written by a poet named Mynona. The poem discusses themes of immortality and the soul, suggesting that the soul is addressed and immortal, and that it cannot be fully understood or grasped. The right page contains an article titled "Notiz zur Jugendmusik" (Note on Youth Music), which critiques the Expressionist movement in music and its focus on novelty and emotionalism. The article argues that this movement lacks genuine artistic value and fails to capture the essence of music, which should be rooted in the inner nature of the composer. The magazine's design includes a mix of black-and-white illustrations, poetry, and prose, reflecting its focus on new and experimental forms of expression in art and literature.

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The image depicts a page from a book or journal, specifically an article titled "Die Sichel" ("The Sickle") by Hans Heinz Stuckenschmidt. The page is dated April 1920 and features a black-and-white illustration of a sickle at the top left corner. The text is in German and is printed in a traditional serif font, which is common for publications of that era.

The illustration shows a sickle, which is a curved blade attached to a short handle, used historically for cutting crops. The sickle is depicted in a stylized manner, with the blade and handle clearly visible. The text is divided into two columns, with the left column containing the title, author's name, and the illustration, while the right column contains the body of the article.

The article appears to discuss the symbolism and cultural significance of the sickle, possibly in the context of the early 20th century. The text is dense and scholarly, suggesting that it is aimed at an educated audience interested in cultural or historical topics.

The page has a clean and simple layout, typical of academic or literary publications from the early 20th century. The paper appears to be of good quality, with a smooth texture that allows for clear printing of the text and illustration. The margins are relatively narrow, indicating that the publication was designed to maximize the use of space for text.

Overall, the image represents a page from a historical publication that explores the cultural and symbolic meanings of the sickle, reflecting the intellectual interests and scholarly pursuits of the time.

Google Gemini

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Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a page from a German-language literary or art magazine from April 1920. It features a combination of text and a small illustration. The layout has a classic, slightly stylized aesthetic.

Elements:

  • Title/Header: The prominent title "DIE SICHEL" ("The Sickle") is displayed at the top left in a bold, sans-serif font. Beneath that are additional words, "ZWEITER JAHRGANG," "MONATSCHRIFT FÜR NEUE DICHTUNG UND GRAFIK," and "APRIL 1920."
  • Illustration: A small, simple woodcut-style illustration appears next to the title. It depicts a figure that is difficult to make out but could be a person.
  • Text: The page is dominated by columns of German text. The text is set in a relatively dense, often somewhat ornate serif font.
  • Sections/Articles: The text is divided into distinct sections or articles. The titles of these sections are, in order, "MYNONA: DIE ANDRESSIERTE UNSTERBLICHKEIT" and "HANS HEINZ STUCKENSCHMIDT: NOTIZ ZUR JUNGSTEN MUSIK".

Style & Tone:

The magazine's visual style suggests a focus on artistic expression, likely including literary and possibly graphic arts. The typefaces and layout choices give off a sense of classic modernism. The tone of the text is intellectual and possibly avant-garde, as indicated by the article titles and the subject matter (themes around death, immortality, and expressionist music).

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Here's a description of the image based on the OCR text and cropped sections:

Overall Impression:
The image appears to be a scanned page from a German periodical or journal, likely from around 1920 based on the stated date. It contains a combination of text and an image (woodcut style) at the top left.

Key Elements:

  • Title and Publication Details: The title of the journal is "DIE SICHEL" (The Sickle), and it's the second year of publication. It's described as a "MONATSSCHRIFT FÜR NEUE DICHTUNG UND GRAFIK" (Monthly for new poetry and graphic art), with the specific month being April 1920.

  • Woodcut Illustration: At the top left, there is an image that looks like a woodcut print. The details are somewhat obscured, but it appears to depict figures in an angular, somewhat stylized form.

  • Text Sections:

    • There are two primary text sections:
      • "MYNONA: DIE ANDRESSIERTE UNSTERBLICHKEIT" (MYNONA: The Addressed Immortality) - This is likely a story or essay.
      • "HANS HEINZ STUCKENSCHMIDT: NOTIZ ZUR JUNGSTEN MUSIK" (HANS HEINZ STUCKENSCHMIDT: Note on the Youngest Music) - This is an article or commentary about music, specifically focusing on Expressionism and the work of Arnold Schönberg.

Content Summary:

The page presents a blend of fictional/satirical writing ("MYNONA") and a critical analysis of contemporary music. The "MYNONA" section describes a farcical situation concerning a man's attempts to convince the public of immortality through strange experiments. The second section engages in a more serious discussion of musical trends, particularly Expressionism, and the artist's pursuit of inner necessity.

Style:

The text has a formal, somewhat archaic style, fitting with the period. The discussion of music is philosophical and explores the abstract elements of art.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a page from a German magazine titled "Die Sichel" (The Sickle), dated April 1920. The magazine is described as a "Monatsschrift für neue Dichtung und Grafik" (Monthly Journal for New Poetry and Graphics). The page includes two main articles:

  1. Die Andressierte Unsterblichkeit (The Addressed Immortality) by Mynona:

    • The article discusses the concept of immortality and the desire for it. The author, Mynona, humorously describes the idea of immortality as a foolish notion, comparing it to a person who wants to live forever but ends up experiencing endless boredom and suffering. The text is a satirical take on the human obsession with eternal life, suggesting that immortality would be more of a curse than a blessing. The author uses vivid imagery to describe the tedium and physical decay that would accompany endless life.
  2. Hans Heinz Stuckenschmidt: Notiz zur Jüngsten Musik (Note on the Latest Music) by Arnold Schoenberg:

    • This article discusses the state of contemporary music, particularly the expressionist movement. Schoenberg criticizes the superficiality and lack of depth in modern music, comparing it to a dogma that restricts creativity. He argues that true art should be free from such constraints and should reflect the inner essence of the artist. Schoenberg emphasizes the importance of individual expression and the need for music to be more than just a technical exercise. He suggests that the current trend in music lacks the spiritual and emotional depth that is essential for true artistic expression.

The page is laid out in a traditional magazine format with text in two columns. The text is in German and uses a serif font, which was common for printed materials of that era. The overall tone of the articles is intellectual and critical, reflecting the cultural and artistic debates of the time.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

The image is a scanned page from a German magazine or publication titled "Die Sichel," which translates to "The Sickle." The specific issue is from the fourth year, the second year of publication, and it includes a piece titled "Mynona: Die adressierte Unsterblichkeit," which translates to "Mynona: The Addressed Immortality." The text discusses a character named Herr Nulperich, who attempts to evoke the concept of immortality through various means.

The page also includes a subtitle by Hans Heinz Stickenschmidt titled "Notiz zur jüngsten Musik," which translates to "Essay on the Newest Music." This part of the page delves into the expressionist movement and its impact on music, highlighting the transition from the ornate to the simple and the break from traditional harmonic structures. Stickenschmidt also analyzes the works of Arnold Schoenberg, pointing out the shift from nervousness to simplicity in musical compositions, and the abandonment of traditional harmonic rules in favor of a more universal and personal expression.

The layout is typical of early 20th-century German publications, with a prominent title and subtitle at the top, followed by the main text. The typography is clean and legible, and the page is bordered by a simple design, which is common for academic or cultural publications of that era. The illustration at the top left of the page appears to be a woodcut or etching, depicting a figure in a dynamic pose, which likely relates to the theme of the publication or the content of the essays.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

This image shows a page from a German periodical titled "Die Sichel," which translates to "The Sickle." The page is from April 1920 and is identified as part of the second year (Zweiter Jahrgang) and monthly issue (Monatsschrift) for new design and graphic arts (für Neue Dichtung und Grafik).

The page contains two main articles:

  1. Die andressierte Unsterblichkeit by Mynona: This article discusses a person named Herr Nulperich's belief in immortality and the idea that the soul is immortal. It mentions an anecdote involving a club and a skeleton, suggesting a satirical or philosophical exploration of the concept of immortality.

  2. Notiz zur jüngsten Musik by Hans Heinz Stuckenschmidt: This article discusses modern music, particularly the influence of Expressionism on music. It mentions the work of Arnold Schönberg and the evolution of musical techniques, including the use of atonality and the abandonment of traditional harmonic structures.

The page also includes a small illustration at the top left corner, depicting a figure with a club and a skeleton, which appears to be related to the first article. The text is in German and is formatted in a traditional newspaper or magazine style with two columns of text.

Text analysis

Amazon

spiel
die
sie
ihr
Pastoren
lassen,
FÜR
analog
ihre
nur
nichts
be-
der
Toren
zur
Sie
einen
DIE
1920
DICHTUNG
viele
unter
sich
spiel die Auferstehung, und viele Pastoren be-
DIE SICHEL
nicht
wenige
ins
Seele
aber
SICHEL
und
UND
des
Leib
elwa
trivial,
Leibes;
NEUE DICHTUNG
dem
Idee
wie-
ihre unsterbliche Seele gar nichts anderes sei
unsterbliche
dem sie ihr einen gewissen Leib entzogen, sie
wurde
ziehen
Umständen, die denen analog waren, denen
der einen neuen heranreifen zu lassen, unter
heranreifen
mühten sich eifrig, die Idee nicht elwa ins
als
APRIL 1920
denen
UND GRAFIK
in-
NEUE
Lächerliche ziehen zu lassen. Sie wurde aber
sei
in
entrissen
waren,
Umständen,
mühten
gar
Anstrengung
anderes
Diese
bedachten
Fabrikantin
zu
gewissen
GRAFIK
neuen
nicht,
zwangen,
Zuversicht,
Auferstehung,
lassen.
APRIL
MONATSCHRIFT
als die Fabrikantin des Leibes; und daß, in-
Lächerliche
eifrig,
entzogen,
sie nur zur Anstrengung zwangen, sofort wie-
Diese Toren bedachten nicht, dak
einzubüßen,
er entrissen
so
nicht einzubüßen, nicht wenige sich glaff ent-
JAHRGANG
er
leiblen.
daß,
so trivial, daß. in der Zuversicht, ihre Seele
dak
ent-
ZWEITER
sofort
glaff
daß.

Google

DIE SICHEL spiel die Auferstehung, und viele Pastoren be- mühten sich eifrig, die Idee nicht elwa ins z WEI TER Lächerliche ziehen zu lassen. Sie wurde aber so trivial, daß, in der Zuversicht, ihre Seele nicht einzubüßen, nicht wenige sich glatt ent- leibten. Diese Toren bedachten nicht, daf ihre unsterbliche Seele gar nichts anderes sei als die Fabrikantin des Leibes; und daß, in- dem sie ihr einen gewissen Leib entzogen, sie sie nur zur Anstrengung zwangen, sofort wie- der einen neuen heranreifen zu lassen, unter Umständen, die denen analog waren, denen er entrissen werden sollte. Ubrigens schuf man eigens für Beschäler, weil dieser die DIE ANDRESSIERTE UNSTERBLICHKEIT Sterblichkeit leugnete, die Würde eines wirk- lichen Negierungsrates. Er behauptete, die Wirkung einer echten Erziehung ginge so weit, dak man schließlich Tote zum Wiederaufer- JAHR GANG MONATSCHRIFT FÜR NEUE DICHTUNG UND GRAFIK APRIL 19 20 MYNONA: Ein Herr Nulperich behauptete immer wie- der, man müsse dem Volke in spaßiger Weise große Ideen einflößen, z. B. die der Unsterb- lichkeit. Das dumme Pack glaube wirklich, die Seele sei sterblich. Diesem Unfug wolle er in einem witzigen Exempel steuern. Sein Antrag ging durch, und man liek ihm freie Hand. Zunächst verfiel er auf den Einfall, stehen geradezu dressieren könne. - - - - (Aus einem demnächst bei Kurt Wolff erscheinenden Roman.) HANS HEINZ STUCKENSCHMIDT: NOTIZ ZUR JUNGSTEN MUSIK vermittelst des Films zu wirken. Man sah einen schlichten, rotbäckigen Mann krank werden, dahinsiechen und sterben. Patentsarg zum eigenhändigen Eröffnen von innen wurde zugeklappt, und der Mann unter Innerlichkeit, brachte auch in die Musik Um- Harmoniumklängen, wie üblich, verscharrt. Vierzehn Tage später erschien der Univer- Der Expressionismus, diese gewaltigste Der Revolution gegen den Ungeist vorletzter Epochen, erste Besinnung des Menschen auf sturz und elementaren Neuaufbau. Die Har- monie, in den Werken der Impressionisten aufs nervöseste substilisiert, durch den Futu- sitätsprofessor Beschäler, setzte sich in einen vor dem Grabe stehenden Klubsessel, schlug rismus schon zerpflückt und in grelles Neben- eines seiner gesimmelten Werke auf und be- wies, tief zum Grabe geneigt, die Unsterb- lichkeit der betreffenden Seele so exakt, daß, einander geschraubt, ward völlig aufgelöst. An Stelle des Nur-Klanglichen frat eine neue Vielstimmigkeit. Die Organik der musika- lischen Linie wurde oberstes Gesetz. So schuf Arnold Schönberg seine letzten als er nun ans Wegschaufeln der Erde ging, und der Sarg freigelegt war, es nicht weiter wunder nahm, dak dessen Deckel aufsprang, und der Tote sich erhob und zusehends wie- der beleble. Zum Schlusse hielt Beschäler noch einen Vorirag mit tion. Da sich aber Nulperich von einer noch spürten wir nicht tiefsten Zwang, ein unbe- Werke. Das Ethos seiner Kunst ist die innere Notwendigkeit. Diese Musik, die fern ist von allem Dogma (selbst von dem des Auto- Dogmatisten!) wäre Demonstra- sinnlos und häßlich, dingtes „So und nicht anders“ hinter diesen nie geahnten Klängen. Hier gewinnt das Absurde höchste Wahrheit, das Persönliche wird universal, das Kakophone ein Teil der ewigen Einheit, Angesichts dieser intuitivsten Kunst, deren Wirkungen so ungeheuer sind, müssen wir uns nicht fragen, ob nicht alle zukünffige Geistigkeit ins Abstrakte, Mystische, Nicht- mehr-Kausale, in die Musik münden will? wirklichkeitsgemäßeren Darstellung mehr Er- folg versprach, mietete er ein Slück Acker, den er in einen Friedhof verwandeln liek. Alles übrige besorgten seine geschickten Mechaniker, Man bestattete Skelette, die sich automatisch zur Wiederauferstehung bringen ließen. wohnte der Kultusminister Trottelsalz bei und erschöpfte sich in Ausdrücken superlativi- schen Lobes. So wurde des Kindes Lieblings- Dem ersten Experimentalvortrag
DIE
SICHEL
spiel
die
Auferstehung,
und
viele
Pastoren
be-
mühten
sich
eifrig,
Idee
nicht
elwa
ins
z
WEI
TER
Lächerliche
ziehen
zu
lassen.
Sie
wurde
aber
so
trivial,
daß,
in
der
Zuversicht,
ihre
Seele
einzubüßen,
wenige
glatt
ent-
leibten.
Diese
Toren
bedachten
nicht,
daf
unsterbliche
gar
nichts
anderes
sei
als
Fabrikantin
des
Leibes;
in-
dem
sie
ihr
einen
gewissen
Leib
entzogen,
nur
zur
Anstrengung
zwangen,
sofort
wie-
neuen
heranreifen
lassen,
unter
Umständen,
denen
analog
waren,
er
entrissen
werden
sollte.
Ubrigens
schuf
man
eigens
für
Beschäler,
weil
dieser
ANDRESSIERTE
UNSTERBLICHKEIT
Sterblichkeit
leugnete,
Würde
eines
wirk-
lichen
Negierungsrates.
Er
behauptete,
Wirkung
einer
echten
Erziehung
ginge
weit,
dak
schließlich
Tote
zum
Wiederaufer-
JAHR
GANG
MONATSCHRIFT
FÜR
NEUE
DICHTUNG
UND
GRAFIK
APRIL
19
20
MYNONA:
Ein
Herr
Nulperich
behauptete
immer
der,
müsse
Volke
spaßiger
Weise
große
Ideen
einflößen,
z.
B.
Unsterb-
lichkeit.
Das
dumme
Pack
glaube
wirklich,
sterblich.
Diesem
Unfug
wolle
einem
witzigen
Exempel
steuern.
Sein
Antrag
ging
durch,
liek
ihm
freie
Hand.
Zunächst
verfiel
auf
den
Einfall,
stehen
geradezu
dressieren
könne.
-
(Aus
demnächst
bei
Kurt
Wolff
erscheinenden
Roman.)
HANS
HEINZ
STUCKENSCHMIDT:
NOTIZ
ZUR
JUNGSTEN
MUSIK
vermittelst
Films
wirken.
Man
sah
schlichten,
rotbäckigen
Mann
krank
werden,
dahinsiechen
sterben.
Patentsarg
eigenhändigen
Eröffnen
von
innen
zugeklappt,
Innerlichkeit,
brachte
auch
Musik
Um-
Harmoniumklängen,
wie
üblich,
verscharrt.
Vierzehn
Tage
später
erschien
Univer-
Der
Expressionismus,
diese
gewaltigste
Revolution
gegen
Ungeist
vorletzter
Epochen,
erste
Besinnung
Menschen
sturz
elementaren
Neuaufbau.
Die
Har-
monie,
Werken
Impressionisten
aufs
nervöseste
substilisiert,
durch
Futu-
sitätsprofessor
setzte
vor
Grabe
stehenden
Klubsessel,
schlug
rismus
schon
zerpflückt
grelles
Neben-
seiner
gesimmelten
Werke
wies,
tief
geneigt,
lichkeit
betreffenden
exakt,
einander
geschraubt,
ward
völlig
aufgelöst.
An
Stelle
Nur-Klanglichen
frat
eine
neue
Vielstimmigkeit.
Organik
musika-
lischen
Linie
oberstes
Gesetz.
So
Arnold
Schönberg
seine
letzten
nun
ans
Wegschaufeln
Erde
ging,
Sarg
freigelegt
war,
es
weiter
wunder
nahm,
dessen
Deckel
aufsprang,
erhob
zusehends
beleble.
Zum
Schlusse
hielt
Beschäler
noch
Vorirag
mit
tion.
Da
spürten
wir
tiefsten
Zwang,
ein
unbe-
Werke.
Ethos
Kunst
ist
innere
Notwendigkeit.
Musik,
fern
allem
Dogma
(selbst
Auto-
Dogmatisten!)
wäre
Demonstra-
sinnlos
häßlich,
dingtes
„So
anders“
hinter
diesen
nie
geahnten
Klängen.
Hier
gewinnt
das
Absurde
höchste
Wahrheit,
Persönliche
wird
universal,
Kakophone
Teil
ewigen
Einheit,
Angesichts
intuitivsten
Kunst,
deren
Wirkungen
ungeheuer
sind,
müssen
uns
fragen,
ob
alle
zukünffige
Geistigkeit
Abstrakte,
Mystische,
Nicht-
mehr-Kausale,
münden
will?
wirklichkeitsgemäßeren
Darstellung
mehr
Er-
folg
versprach,
mietete
Slück
Acker,
Friedhof
verwandeln
liek.
Alles
übrige
besorgten
geschickten
Mechaniker,
bestattete
Skelette,
automatisch
Wiederauferstehung
bringen
ließen.
wohnte
Kultusminister
Trottelsalz
erschöpfte
Ausdrücken
superlativi-
schen
Lobes.
Kindes
Lieblings-
Dem
ersten
Experimentalvortrag