| Dada & Surrealism for Beginners Contributor(s): Bethanis, Elsa (Author), Bethanis, Peter (Author), Lee, Joe (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1934389005 ISBN-13: 9781934389003 Publisher: For Beginners OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2007 Annotation: What kind of artists put a moustache on the Mona Lisa? Enter a urinal in an art competition? Declare their own independent republic? Hijack a ship? Dadas! And what happens to 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 and 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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| BISAC Categories: - Art | History - General - Art | Study & Teaching |
| Dewey: 709.040 |
| Series: For Beginners (For Beginners) |
| Physical Information: 0.31" H x 6.16" W x 8.96" (0.47 lbs) 128 pages |
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| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bethanis, Elsa: - Elsa Bethanis is a writer and former editor whose work has also appeared in a number of literary journals. She resides in Indianapolis with their daughter Katie.Bethanis, Peter: - Peter Bethanis is an artist, essayist, and poet whose work has appeared widely in literary journals, including Poetry, Lullwater Review, and Tar River Poetry.Lee, Joe: - Joe Lee is an illustrator, cartoonist, writer, and clown. With a degree from Indiana University centering on Medieval History, Joe is also a graduate of Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey's Clown College and the author and illustrator of Greek Mythology For Beginners and Dante For Beginners. Visit him at joeleeillustrator.com |