How did Hitler's regime treat intellectuals and artists?

The treatment of intellectuals and artists under Hitler's regime was characterized by severe persecution and suppression. Many individuals in these fields were targeted for opposing or failing to conform to Nazi ideology. The regime sought to limit cultural expression to align with its totalitarian agenda, promoting a singular, propagandized version of art and intellectual work that glorified Aryan ideals and the state.

Artists and intellectuals who did not adhere to this sponsored narrative faced harsh consequences, including censorship, imprisonment, or forced exile. The government aimed to cleanse cultural expression of any elements that could be deemed subversive, such as modernist art, Jewish contributions, and any intellectual discourse that challenged Nazi principles. This led to the infamous "Degenerate Art" exhibition in 1937, which highlighted the regime's rejection of contemporary artistic movements.

In contrast, the other choices suggest a more supportive or collaborative relationship between the regime and cultural figures, which does not accurately reflect the oppressive reality many faced. Intellectuals and artists who were aligned with Nazi ideology were indeed utilized for propaganda purposes, but that cohort was a minority compared to those who suffered persecution or exile for resisting the regime’s demands.