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Dada Art

Dada Art. “Disgust for a society that was capable of making war”. Began in 1914 In French Dada means “wooden horse”. Hugo Ball & Emmy Hennings. Zurich founders of Dada He created masks and costumes in which to present his writings. Best word to describe Dada is “absurd”

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Dada Art

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  1. Dada Art “Disgust for a society that was capable of making war”

  2. Began in 1914 • In French Dada means “wooden horse”

  3. Hugo Ball & Emmy Hennings • Zurich founders of Dada • He created masks and costumes in which to present his writings. • Best word to describe Dada is “absurd” • Dada died out when it became acceptable.

  4. Marcel Duchamp • “ready-mades” • Since art is worthless in a world at war, take everyday items and really look at them. • Bicycle Wheel • With Hidden Noise • Trap (coat rack on the floor) • The Large Glass • Comb (since it is used every day, it should be more important than the war)

  5. Hans Arp • Poet who dressed in costumes to present his work.

  6. Man Ray • Photographer • New York (sculpture of New York skyscrapers)

  7. Alfred Stieglitz • Changed the perception of photography • Portrait of Dorothy True

  8. Paul Strand • Manhatta - film

  9. What are the main characteristics of Dada art? Random, protesting,absurd, Lack of characteristics

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