Dadaism, Surrealism, & Cubism

1. Dadaism, Surrealism, & Cubism

2. Dadaism • Dadaism or Dada is a post-World War I cultural movement in visual art as well as literature (mainly poetry), theatre and graphic design. The movement was, among other things, was a protest against the barbarism of the War. • Dadaists believed existed an oppressive intellectual rigidity in both art and everyday society; its works were characterized by a deliberate irrationality and the rejection of the prevailing standards of art. It influenced later movements including Surrealism.

10. Surrealism • Surrealism is a cultural movement that began in the early 1920s, and is best known for the visual artworks and writings of the group members. • Surrealist works feature the element of surprise, unexpected juxtapositions and non sequitur; however, many Surrealist artists and writers regard their work as an expression of the philosophical movement first and foremost, with the works being an artifact. • Salvador Dali- famous surrealist artist.

18. cubism • Cubism was a 20th century avant-gardeart movement, pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque • Revolutionized European painting and sculpture, and inspired related movements in music and literature.

24. Frank Lloyd Wright • Frank Lloyd Wright (born Frank Lincoln Wright, June 8, 1867 – April 9, 1959) was an Americanarchitect, interior designer, writer and educator, who designed more than 1,000 projects, which resulted in more than 500 completed works. • Wright promoted organic architecture (exemplified by Fallingwater), was a leader of the Prairie School movement of architecture (exemplified by the Robie House and the Westcott House), and developed the concept of the Usonian home (exemplified by the Rosenbaum House). His work includes original and innovative examples of many different building types, including offices, churches, schools, hotels, and museums. Wright also often designed many of the interior elements of his buildings, such as the furniture and stained glass. • Wright authored 20 books and many articles, and was a popular lecturer in the United States and in Europe. His colorful personal life often made headlines, most notably for the 1914 fire and murders at his Taliesin studio. • Already well-known during his lifetime, Wright was recognized in 1991 by the American Institute of Architects as "the greatest American architect of all time".