Dadaism Flashcards
1
Q
What is the structure of dadaist plays?
A
- short plays
- cabarets
- events
2
Q
When and where did Dadaism originate?
A
- Zurich, Switzerland 1916
- also later in Paris
3
Q
Who were some of the most influential playwrights of the Dadaist movement?
A
- Tristan Tzara
- Hugo Ball
- Marcel Duchamp (artist)
4
Q
What qualities does dadaism represent?
A
- nihilism
- anti-art
- death of art
- anarchic
- anti-war
5
Q
What does dadaism replace?
A
- replaces logic and reason with calculated madness
6
Q
What does dadaism do?
A
- question everything
- believe nothing
- attack complacency
- outrage bourgeois audiences
7
Q
What does dadaism reflect?
A
- reflects the meaningless of existence
- insanity seemed the world’s true state
8
Q
What forms are found within dadaism?
A
- variety of forms
- improvisation
- simultaneous actions
- illogical arrangement of events and staging
9
Q
What are the characters and plot like in dadaism?
A
- no plot
- no clear character
10
Q
What is the relationship with the audience like in dadaism?
A
- interaction with audience
- no 4th wall
11
Q
How is dialogue and design used in dadaism?
A
- nonsense phrases
- variety of meaningless visual elements juxtaposed
- bizarre masks and costumes
