1919: A Revolting Year.

The article discusses the events and aftermath of the year 1919, which was marked by the end of World War I and the political and social upheaval that followed. The text focuses on the commemorative medals produced in Germany during this time, which expressed the artists' feelings of bitterness and contempt towards the Allies. The medals depicted the horrors of war and conveyed a sense of disillusionment and desire for radical change. The article also mentions the overthrow of old orders in Russia and the German and Austro-Hungarian Empires, as well as the economic dislocation and political chaos that occurred in Europe. The medals serve as a visual representation of the emotional turmoil and political climate of the time. [Extracted from the article]