Peter Weiss
German playwright and painter
German playwright and painter
1916
110 years ago
Artists & Creatives
Germany
A prominent figure in German literature, Weiss specialized in theater and visual arts. Contributions included significant plays that explored themes of oppression, war, and existentialism. 'The Investigation', a play based on the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials, critically examined the Holocaust. Also engaged in surrealist painting, showcasing complex imagery and social critique.
Wrote 'The Investigation'
Created influential surrealist paintings
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