Dadaszizmus

Dadaszizmus, often referred to as Dadaism, was an avant-garde art movement that emerged during World War I in Zurich, Switzerland. It spread to other major cities like Berlin, Paris, and New York. The movement was a reaction against the perceived absurdity and irrationality of modern society, particularly the war. Dadaists rejected logic, reason, and aesthetics, embracing instead nonsense, chaos, and spontaneity.

Key characteristics of Dadaism included a critique of capitalism, nationalism, and bourgeois culture. Artists employed techniques such as collage, photomontage, and readymades (found objects presented as art) to challenge traditional notions of artistic creation. Performance, poetry, and manifestos were also integral to the movement, often characterized by their provocative and anti-art stance.

Prominent figures associated with Dadaism include Marcel Duchamp, Tristan Tzara, Hugo Ball, Hans Arp, and Hannah Höch. While Dadaism itself was relatively short-lived, its impact on subsequent art movements, particularly Surrealism, was profound. It laid the groundwork for conceptual art and continues to influence artists who question societal norms and the definition of art.