The dadaism and surrealism

Dadaism and Surrealism are movements among the most strange and influential artistic movements of the twentieth century. And what is associated with these two avant-garde movements of art and poetry, created by prominent figures such as André Breton, Marcel Duchamp, Max Ernst, John Hartfield, Joan Miró, and Salvador Dalí; ranges between excessive irrationality, humor, and chaotic provocation. Dadaism is regarded as a rebellious and confrontational movement, while Surrealism is similarly seen as opposed to the bourgeoisie in spirit, but more immersed in the strange and wondrous. It is well known that both movements focus on themes of sex, identity, fetishism, and shocking methods. This book from the "Very Short Introduction" series provides a concise and entertaining history of Dadaism and Surrealism, and details all the distinctive features of these two artistic movements, revealing what had a huge impact on contemporary art.