Dadaism

Description: Dadaism was an art movement that began in the early 20th century, as a reaction to the horrors of World War I. Dadaists rejected traditional notions of art and sought to create new forms of expression that reflected the chaos and absurdity of the modern world.
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What was the primary goal of Dadaism?

  1. To promote traditional forms of art

  2. To reject traditional notions of art and create new forms of expression

  3. To glorify the horrors of World War I

  4. To promote nationalism and patriotism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dadaists sought to break away from the conventions of traditional art and create new forms of expression that reflected the chaos and absurdity of the modern world.

Where did Dadaism originate?

  1. Paris, France

  2. Berlin, Germany

  3. Zurich, Switzerland

  4. New York City, United States


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dadaism originated in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1916, as a reaction to the horrors of World War I.

Which of the following artists was NOT a prominent figure in Dadaism?

  1. Marcel Duchamp

  2. Hannah Höch

  3. Pablo Picasso

  4. Tristan Tzara


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pablo Picasso was a prominent figure in Cubism, but he was not associated with Dadaism.

What was the name of the Dadaist magazine that was published in Zurich?

  1. Dada

  2. 291

  3. The Little Review

  4. Cabaret Voltaire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dada magazine was published in Zurich from 1916 to 1922 and featured articles, poems, and artwork by Dadaist artists.

What was the name of the Dadaist cabaret in Zurich?

  1. Cabaret Voltaire

  2. The Green Mill

  3. The Cotton Club

  4. The Apollo Theater


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cabaret Voltaire was a nightclub in Zurich where Dadaist artists performed and exhibited their work.

What was the name of the Dadaist art exhibition that was held in Berlin in 1920?

  1. The First International Dada Fair

  2. The Armory Show

  3. The Salon de la Rose+Croix

  4. The Venice Biennale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The First International Dada Fair was held in Berlin in 1920 and featured work by Dadaist artists from around the world.

What was the name of the Dadaist movement in New York City?

  1. The New York Dada

  2. The Society of Independent Artists

  3. The Armory Show

  4. The Whitney Museum of American Art


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The New York Dada movement was active in New York City from 1915 to 1922 and included artists such as Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, and Francis Picabia.

What was the name of the Dadaist journal that was published in New York City?

  1. 291

  2. The Little Review

  3. The Dial

  4. The New Republic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 291 journal was published in New York City from 1915 to 1917 and featured articles, poems, and artwork by Dadaist artists.

What was the name of the Dadaist art exhibition that was held in Cologne in 1920?

  1. The International Dada Fair

  2. The Armory Show

  3. The Salon de la Rose+Croix

  4. The Venice Biennale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Dada Fair was held in Cologne in 1920 and featured work by Dadaist artists from around the world.

What was the name of the Dadaist movement in Berlin?

  1. The Berlin Dada

  2. The Society of Independent Artists

  3. The Armory Show

  4. The Whitney Museum of American Art


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Berlin Dada movement was active in Berlin from 1916 to 1922 and included artists such as Hannah Höch, Raoul Hausmann, and George Grosz.

What was the name of the Dadaist journal that was published in Berlin?

  1. Dada

  2. 291

  3. The Little Review

  4. Der Dada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Der Dada journal was published in Berlin from 1919 to 1920 and featured articles, poems, and artwork by Dadaist artists.

What was the name of the Dadaist art exhibition that was held in Hanover in 1920?

  1. The Dada Fair

  2. The Armory Show

  3. The Salon de la Rose+Croix

  4. The Venice Biennale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dada Fair was held in Hanover in 1920 and featured work by Dadaist artists from around the world.

What was the name of the Dadaist movement in Hanover?

  1. The Hanover Dada

  2. The Society of Independent Artists

  3. The Armory Show

  4. The Whitney Museum of American Art


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hanover Dada movement was active in Hanover from 1918 to 1922 and included artists such as Kurt Schwitters, Raoul Hausmann, and Hannah Höch.

What was the name of the Dadaist journal that was published in Hanover?

  1. Dada

  2. 291

  3. The Little Review

  4. Merz


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Merz journal was published in Hanover from 1923 to 1932 and featured articles, poems, and artwork by Dadaist artists.

What was the name of the Dadaist art exhibition that was held in Paris in 1922?

  1. The Dada Fair

  2. The Armory Show

  3. The Salon de la Rose+Croix

  4. The Venice Biennale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dada Fair was held in Paris in 1922 and featured work by Dadaist artists from around the world.

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