Der Hölle entronnen. Leo Haas — Zeitzeuge und Antifaschist
Escaped from hell. Leo Haas — contemporary witness and anti-fascist
Author(s): Wolf H. WagnerSubject(s): Jewish studies, Local History / Microhistory, Studies in violence and power, WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), Fascism, Nazism and WW II, History of the Holocaust
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Leo Haas; Terezin Nazi concentration camp; Surviving the Holocaust;
Summary/Abstract: The article provides a detailed account of the life and work of Leo Haas, an academic painter and antifascist who survived the horrors of fascist concentration camps. Born in 1901 in Troppau, Silesia, Haas was politically and racially persecuted, experiencing firsthand the atrocities of the Holocaust. Despite these challenges, he remained committed to his art and to speaking out against fascism, using his talents to document life in the Theresienstadt Ghetto and later working as a press graphic artist in Czechoslovakia. His works served as a powerful testimony to the suffering endured by many and as a warning against the resurgence of fascism. Haas's legacy is one of resilience and dedication to justice, as he continued to create and exhibit his art internationally, receiving numerous accolades for his contributions to antifascist efforts. The document reflects on Haas's life journey, his artistic achievements, and his unwavering commitment to using his experiences and talents to educate others and advocate for a peaceful world.
Journal: Judaica Bohemiae
- Issue Year: XXII/1986
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 96-104
- Page Count: 9
- Language: German
- Content File-PDF