0329 Das wechselseitige Verhältnis von Architektur, Medien und Politik: Hans Scharoun 1933–1945

As a methodological and critical response to the concept of the 'complete œuvre', this article advocates for an alternative approach: the focused analysis of a specific historical moment. Such an approach allows for a depth of engagement that is often unattainable when considering an artist’s work in its entirety. Accordingly, this study examines the complex interplay between architecture, media, and politics in the work of modernist architect Hans Scharoun during the period 1933 to 1945. The resulting analysis yields new insights, including the identification of additional artefacts – particularly performative architectural photographs – that offer a more nuanced understanding of Scharoun’s practice and position during the years of political oppression.