Berlin Quote by Joseph Goebbels
“Photography today is accomplishing a lofty mission in which every German should collaborate by buying a camera. The German people is ahead of every other in the technical domain and, thanks to its exceptional qualities, the small camera has conquered the whole world... Much is at stake here from the point of view of popular consumer goods and, furthermore, photography has a particularly important political role to play. (Addressing the Berlin Photography Fair, 1933)”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Berlin Photography Fair, 1933
He claims photography is a national mission, urging Germans to buy cameras to dominate technology and politics.
In simple terms: Photography is portrayed as a patriotic duty for Germans.
Key Takeaway
Promote national pride through technology.
Themes
nationalism
propaganda
technology
politics
culture
Mood
assertive
propagandistic
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- marketing campaigns
- government policy
- public exhibitions
- media training
Key Concepts
media influence
mass persuasion
cultural dominance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does state control affect artistic creativity?
- What are the risks of linking technology to nationalism?
A Different Perspective
Overlooks artistic freedom and diversity of expression.
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