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What does the term 'Dada' mean in German?

Toy for children (correct)
Artistic genius
Subversive nature
Revolutionary movement

Which city saw the Dada movement become more political in nature?

Paris
Geneva
Berlin (correct)
Zurich

What was a key characteristic of Dada's approach to art and cultural creation?

Emphasis on traditional artistic techniques
Promotion of artistic genius
Against hierarchy; Everyone can be an artist and almost anything can be considered as art (correct)
Adherence to conventional notions of art

Which artist was more connected to Dada's surrealist turn in Paris?

<p>Marcel Janco (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable characteristic of Dada's artistic expression?

<p>Usage of various techniques and strategies such as collages, montages, assemblages, ready-mades, chance operations, performances, and press hoaxes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Dada Meaning

Dada is a German word that means "hobbyhorse".

Dada's Political Turn

The Dada movement became more political in Zurich.
Dada artists were critical of the First World War and traditional societal institutions.

Dada's Artistic Approach

Dada focused on a deliberate rejection of logic and reason.
It often expressed non-sense and absurdity.

Surrealist Turn

The artist André Breton is associated with Dada's Surrealist turn in Paris.
Breton's "Surrealist Manifesto" contributed to a shift toward exploring the subconscious mind and dreams.