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Why is it called Dada art?

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Why is it called Dada art?
Why it is called Dada art relates to the aim of the artists who worked in the movement. Dadaists sought to challenge the conception of art by producing pieces that defied norms and shocked or surprised their viewers. Dada is the French word for hobby horse. The Dadaists chose it almost at random because they liked the sound of it, and the term had nothing to do with art itself. As a result, it seemed an ideal name for art that challenged the notion of what was and wasn't art. Find an assortment of Dadaist art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1949 for the art revue Derriere le Miroir (issue number 20-21- L'art abstrait) and published in Paris by the Maeght atelier. Sheet size: 15 x ...
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1940s Dada Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Bicycle Wheel replica from the Philadelphia Museum (Duchamp Estate authorized)
Located in New York, NY
After Marcel Duchamp Bicycle Wheel replica from the Philadelphia Museum (estate authorized), 2002 Wheel and painted wood. In original box 11 × 6 1/2 × 3 4/5 inches In original box pr...
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Early 2000s Dada Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Do Not Destroy (Object Indestructable)
Located in New York, NY
Wood and metal metronome with printed eye. Initialed and numbered 16/200 in felt tip pen and ink on printed label on bottom of object. Published by the New York Cultural center. Con...
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20th Century Dada Mixed Media

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Metal

Marcel Duchamp - Coeurs Volants (Schwartz 446C), Historic, hand signed/N edition
Located in New York, NY
Marcel Duchamp Coeurs Volants (Fluttering Hearts) (Schwartz 446C), 1961 Silkscreen in colors Hand signed in ball-point pen by Marcel Duchamp and annotated with the dateline "Stockhol...
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1960s Dada Abstract Prints

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Screen, Pencil

Musician Playing Pork Chop Double Bass Silver Gelatin Print c. 1940
Located in Camden, ME
Henry Rox (1899–1967) Musician Playing Pork Chop Double Bass c. 1940 Vintage silver gelatin print 8 x 10 inches Estate stamp verso No known negatives extant This 8 x 10 inch vintage...
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Mid-20th Century Dada Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Man Ray “Les Grands Trans-Parents” Mirror, 71"H
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Man Ray (American, 1890-1976); Simon Gavina (Italian, 1922–2007) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent Country of origin; materials: Italy; screenprint on mirror...
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20th Century Dada Mixed Media

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Mirror, Screen

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