dadaism (jan 1, 1916 – jan 1, 1922)

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The art movement known as Dadaism began in Switzerland in 1916 and lasted there until the beginning of the 1920s. During this time, laid out tasteful practices were dismissed for craziness and mindlessness. One of Dadaism's main characteristics was the use of the human body in art, sometimes in a fragmented or deformed way. Dadaist painters wanted to challenge preconceived notions about what art should be, so they frequently used odd objects and unconventional materials in their work. Utilizing the human body as a symbol, Dadaist artists frequently sought to disrupt and question social norms and traditions. They also tried out performance art, which involves using the body to express oneself creatively. Dadaist artists paved the way for new styles and techniques in contemporary art by rejecting conventional notions of beauty and artistic technique.

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Marcel Duchamp, Fountain (1917)

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