Dada

usgb/ˈdɑːdɑː/
noun

An art movement in the 20th century that focused on the irrational and absurd.

Dada art was a reaction to the horrors of World War I.
Visual representation of "dada" - An art movement in the 20th century that focused on the irrational and absurd.

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  • dada movement
  • dada art

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Historical Movement

Remember that this Dada relates to specific historical art and cultural movements, not modern ones.

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Dada greatly influenced surrealism later on.
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Absurdity Emphasis

Emphasizes nonsense and illogical thought, often to challenge conventional art.

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A dada piece might just be a random assortment of objects.
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Anti-war Sentiment

Dada often conveys dissatisfaction with war and the way society approaches it.

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The dada artist's sculpture mockingly represented militarism.
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