Dada

Definition

Dada was an avant-garde art movement born during World War I as a response to traditional values and societal norms. It rejected logic and reason, embracing absurdity, chance, and the unconventional in art.

Related terms

Ready-made: Everyday objects selected by Dada artists and presented as works of art without any alterations.

Marcel Duchamp: A key figure in the Dada movement known for his controversial ready-mades like 'Fountain,' which was simply a urinal.

Tristan Tzara: A Romanian poet associated with Dada who wrote manifestos promoting irrationality and anti-art.