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John Heartfield: German visual artist (1891–1968).
Born in Schmargendorf (died at age 76).
Biography
John Heartfield was a German visual artist who pioneered the use of art as a political weapon. Some of his most famous photomontages were anti-Nazi and anti-fascist statements. Heartfield also created book jackets for book authors, such as Upton Sinclair, as well as stage sets for contemporary playwrights, such as Bertolt Brecht and Erwin Piscator.
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John Heartfield was born on and passed away on at the age of 76.
Where was John Heartfield born?
John Heartfield was born in Schmargendorf.
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