Dadaism

About Dadaism

Dive into the revolutionary world of Dadaism with this insightful Hardback edition by Dietmar Elger. Emerging from the ashes of World War I, the Dada movement, spanning from 1916 to the mid-1920s, was a radical artistic and cultural revolt against the very foundations of society. Artists across Zurich, Cologne, Hanover, Paris, and New York united in their profound disgust with the political, social, and cultural norms they believed led to the devastating conflict. This book explores how Dadaists sought to dismantle conventional thought and artistic standards, replacing logic and reason with the unpredictable, the absurd, and the chaotic.

Dietmar Elger expertly guides readers through the diverse practices that defined Dada, from experimental theatre and guttural sound-making to innovative collage, photomontage, and chance-based procedures. Discover the infamous "readymades," including Marcel Duchamp’s iconic urinal, Fountain (1917), which epitomized the movement's challenge to traditional art. The Dadaists prioritized the ideas and critiques embedded in their work over mere visual aesthetics, laying crucial groundwork for the conceptual art that followed. Featuring key works and figures such as Tristan Tzara, Hannah Höch, Kurt Schwitters, and Man Ray, this book offers a compelling introduction to a subversive 20th-century art movement and its enduring impact on modern art history.

Key Details

• Author: Dietmar Elger
• Publisher: Taschen
• Format: Hardback, 95 pages
• Language: English
• Published: 2016
• ISBN: 9783836505628

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