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The Legacy of Dadaism in Modern Art
TLDR Dadaism, an artistic and intellectual movement that emerged during World War I, rejected societal norms and embraced spontaneity and absurdity. Despite its short lifespan, Dadaism had a lasting impact on modern and post-modern art, inspiring artists to challenge traditional notions of art and influencing movements such as surrealism.
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Dadaism was an artistic and intellectual movement created in response to World War I, and while it didn't last long, its legacy can still be seen in modern art today.
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Dadaism originated in Zurich, Switzerland in 1916 during World War I, when artists from both sides of the conflict sought refuge in the neutral country.
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Dadaism was a rejection of the social and economic system that caused World War I, and embraced spontaneity, negation, and absurdity, with the word "Dada" itself having no real meaning.
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Dadaism encompassed various art forms including poetry, music, and visual art, with a focus on randomness and absurdity.
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Dadaism reached major cities throughout Europe and New York by 1917, and in 1920 the Berlin Dadaists held the first international Dada fair with over 200 works displayed in a random fashion.
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Dadaism, despite its short lifespan, has had a significant and lasting impact on modern and post-modern art, influencing movements such as surrealism and inspiring artists to challenge traditional notions of what constitutes art.
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Dadaism, a nihilistic movement that emerged in Germany after World War I, was a reaction to the insanity of the war and sought to subvert traditional notions of art and challenge society, culture, logic, reason, science, and capitalism.
