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IG Farbenindustrie AG: A Legacy of Innovation and Controversy The IG Farbenindustrie AG, commonly known as IG Farben, stands as a monumental figure in the annals of German industrial history—a testament to scientific advancement intertwined with profound moral failings. Founded in 1925 through a daring merger of six prominent chemical companies – Agfa, BASF, Bayer, Griesheim-Elektron, Hoechst, and Weiler-ter-Meer – IG Farben swiftly a…
The Lifeline
Scroll through ig farbenindustrie's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups ig farbenindustrie's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
