# Hitler's Paintings Artsy Side of Tyrant Revealed By Cowbag | Published 2008-08-14 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitlers-paintings-arty-side-of-tyrant-revealed References: [quazen](http://www.quazen.com/Arts/Art-History/10-Paintings-by-Adolf-Hitler.181313) Clearly we all know Hitler’s bad qualities, but did you know that in addition to being one of the most evil and murderous leaders in history, he also created nice [water colour and oil paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loklik-ipaint)? It really is quite puzzling to relate these [works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arts-every-time-art) back to the tyrant, especially since his favourite subjects were flowers, country-sides and cathedrals. Of equal concern is that they are [pretty good paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism). Unfortunately, he was also into genocide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reassessment of Historical Figures' Art:** Exploring the artistic talents of controversial historical figures presents a new perspective on their legacies. - **Separating Artistic Skill From Morality:** The dichotomy between an artist's talent and personal actions opens up discussions on ethical appreciation of art. - **Art and the Dark Side:** Examining the intersection of creativity and evil offers insights into the complexity of human nature. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The art industry can explore and contextualize the artistic works of controversial historical figures, sparking new debates and discussions. - **History:** The study of history can incorporate the exploration of the artistic talents of historical figures, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of their legacies. - **Ethics:** The field of ethics can analyze the ethical appreciation of art created by morally controversial individuals, provoking thoughtful reflections on the separation of artistic skill and personal actions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Rediscovered Iconic Masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gustav-klimt1.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Painterly Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining.md) - [Unseen Artist Masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelangelos-untold-works.md) - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md)