Notizen (Notation) [p. 11] 

This page of 'Notizen', or 'Notation', is part of a sketchbook by Max Beckmann. Beckmann was a German artist who lived through both World Wars, a period that fundamentally reshaped ideas about identity and society. These written notations offer a glimpse into the artist's stream of consciousness, a space where thoughts take shape and are given form. The German script, hurried and dense, creates a visual texture as much as a readable text. It’s like eavesdropping on the artist’s inner dialogue, a dialogue deeply affected by the tumultuous times in which he lived. Beckmann's work often grapples with themes of alienation and the search for meaning in a fractured world. As you look at this page, consider it as a personal, almost private space where the artist could wrestle with his thoughts and feelings. It reflects the artist’s attempt to not only record, but also to understand and give shape to his experiences.