Dada & Surrealism For Beginners
Dada & Surrealism For Beginners by Elsa Bethanis, published by For Beginners in 2007, offers an illustrated exploration of two revolutionary art movements. This 128-page book delves into the unconventional practices of Dada and Surrealism, highlighting the audacious actions of artists who challenged traditional norms and created provocative works that continue to influence contemporary art and culture.
Readers will discover a vibrant overview of the Dada and Surrealist movements, characterized by their wild and imaginative expressions. The book presents a range of artistic endeavors, from the absurdity of a mustached Mona Lisa to the surreal imagery of burning giraffes and lobster telephones. It aims to inspire both artists and art enthusiasts by providing insights into the courage and originality that defined these movements, as well as their lasting impact on various forms of modern artistic expression, including performance and pop art.
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What kind of artists put a mustache on the Mona Lisa? Enter a urinal in an art competition? Declare their own independent republic? Hijack a ship?
Dadas!
And what happens in such a movement? With Dada, many of the artists declared their own “Pope” and continued their journey (with no destination) into Surrealism, creating burning giraffes, “amoebic” dogs, and lobster telephones – some of the most imaginative and intense works of art of the 20th Century. In Dada & Surrealism For Beginners, you’ll get a colorful overview of these two movements, and develop a sense of the turbulent, wild, and unapologetically mad mood and tone of the Dada and Surrealist movements. Whether you’re an artist, would-be artist, or someone seeking the marvelous, you’ll find the courage and originality of the movements inspiring, and you’ll gain an understanding of their long-term (and current) influences on contemporary art and culture – everything from performance art to pop art to the abandoned train ticket you find in the street.
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