Art History Dada Movement; Practice

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Marcel Duchamp believed that art should appeal to __________ instead of the senses.
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intellect
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What was the main goal for the Dada movement?
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b. changing the perception of art and going against contemporary culture
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What is the name of the piece above?
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Fountain
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What did Hugo Ball seek to do with his poem?
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b. renounce language that he felt had been devastated by media
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Which of the following best describes the Dada beliefs?
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a. non-conformist, rebellious
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What purpose did the costume serve in the image above?
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Answers may vary. The artist used his costume to bring an aspect of childhood into what he called "restrained adult lives".
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Where did the term Dada come from, and what does it mean?
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Answers may vary. It is unclear where the term comes from, but this lack of clarity reflects the mood of the movement.
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Why was the art produced during the Dada movement considered art at all?
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Answers may vary. The art was in the hands of what the artists deemed to be art and did not have to meet a certain set of standards and rules.
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What is the object (not the name) in the image above?
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a urinal
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Which of the following describes ready-made art?
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b. It challenges all of the conventions of art.