Alfons Zeileis and the Hambach Festival - ca. 7,0 min.
The 100th anniversary of the Hambach Festival is just around the corner. Not only in terms of time, but also literally for the Zeileis family, who now live in Hambach. You can find out what this is all about in this video.
Alfons Zeileis is moving - ca. 4,3 min.
Another important decision is pending for the Zeileis family in 1932: the decision to move. You can find out where in this video.
Alfons Zeileis - Christmas Holidays: Color by Christina Rossetti - ca. 1,8 min.
The story of Alfons Zeileis is taking a Christmas break. Over the holidays enjoy the poem "Color" by Christina Rosetti illustrated by paintings of Alfons Zeileis.
Alfons Zeileis - Alfons Zeileis and the Party - ca. 6,1 min.
1932 is a year of decisions for Alfons Zeileis. He makes a very important decision at the beginning of 1932. You can find out more about it in this video.
Alfons Zeileis - Companion through the Dictatorship - ca. 7,5 min.
In this episode, I will introduce you to another personality who will accompany us through the Nazi era. Although this personality will only join the family later on, he is also from the Palatinate and will show us interesting aspects of life during the Nazi dictatorship.
Alfons Zeileis - Neustadt 1931 - ca. 5 min.
The crisis is also making itself felt in local communities. Money is tight everywhere, including in Neustadt. Watch this video to find out what Neustadt achieved in 1931 despite its limited funds.
Alfons Zeileis - The state of art 1931 - ca. 4,4 min.
As we learned in the last video, well over 2,000 paintings were destroyed in the fire at the Glaspalast in Munich in 1931. Many of them were from the Romantic period. What was on display at the time? Were there any developments? You can find out in this video.
Alfons Zeileis - Otto Dill 1931 - ca. 5,1 min.
Did Alfons Zeileis actually paint in 1931? What are the artists from the Palatinate doing? You can find out in this video.
Alfons Zeileis - Activities 1931 - ca. 3,4 min.
The Zeileis and Nägelsbach families were again active in 1931. There were no major developments, but there is still plenty to report. Let us take a look back at the year 1931.
Alfons Zeileis - Teachers in the Palatinate - ca. 6,9 min.
Alfons Zeileis and his brother-in-law Karl Nägelsbach are both secondary school teachers in Neustadt an der Haardt. At that time, teachers were respected persons and enjoyed a high level of trust. Another person who is active in Neustadt at this time is also a teacher. You can find out who that is in this video.
Alfons Zeileis - Annual Reports 1931 - ca. 5,8 min.
1931 the school year in Bavaria and the Palatinate, which belongs to Bavaria, ended in spring. Alfons Zeileis and his brother-in-law Karl Nägelsbach are mentioned on the same page of the newspaper, one for the humanistic grammar school, the other for the secondary school. Let's take a look at the annual reports of both schools together.
Alfons Zeileis - Trade War 1930 - ca. 3,4 min.
The last post ended with the question: Is the crisis over now? The answer is a clear ‘no’. In fact, it's getting even worse. Find out why in this video.
Alfons Zeileis - Leisure 1930 - ca. 5,2 min.
1930 is the year of the economic crisis. In previous years, the Zeileis family went on vacation every year, sometimes even abroad. What options did the family have in 1930? You can find out in this video.
Alfons Zeileis and the APK 1930 - ca. 4 min.
Alfons Zeileis exhibited for the last time in 1930. How are the fellow Palatinate artists in the Palatinate Art Working Group doing? You can find out in this video.
Alfons Zeileis - His last Exhibition 1930 - ca. 3 min.
Until now, Alfons Zeileis was well represented at the exhibitions of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Pfälzer Kunst and was recognized alongside the greats of his time. Now there is a crisis. He is taking part in one last exhibition in 1930. You can find out what it is in this video.
Alfons Zeileis - School Anniversary 1930 - ca. 5,2 min.
Even in 1930, there is news from and for the Zeileis family in Neustadt. You can find out what they are in this video.
Alfons Zeileis - The Liberation - ca. 4,7 min.
In 1930, the time has finally come. The occupation of the Palatinate and Rhineland, which was supposed to last until 1935 according to the Treaty of Versailles, ends prematurely. In this video, you can find out how this is viewed in and outside the Palatinate.