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What does the term 'Dada' mean in German?
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?
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?
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?
Which artist was more connected to Dada's surrealist turn in Paris?
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What was a notable characteristic of Dada's artistic expression?
What was a notable characteristic of Dada's artistic expression?
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Study Notes
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.
Dada's Artistic Expression
- Collage was a characteristic feature of Dada art.
- Dada artists re-contextualized everyday objects by combining disparate elements.
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Test your knowledge of the Dada movement with this quiz. Explore the main characteristics, key figures, and historical context of Dadaism, a revolutionary art movement born during World War I.
