" I don't want words that other people have invented. All the words are other people's inventions. I want my own stuff, my own rhythm, and vowels and consonants too, matching the rhythm and all my own. If this pulsation is seven yards long, I want words for it that are seven yards long. Mr Schulz's words are only two and a half centimetres long."
Hugo Ball 1916
I believe that the author gives an insight into what is the core theme of Dadaism. It is art that is unique and unprecedented. Art that cannot be defined, a language in of it's own. Breaking free from past ideologies, to create a new radical form of expression that seeks to revolutionize and extent the boundaries of art. To understand Dadaism, one must first understand that it arose because of anti-war sentiments and it sought to protest against anything that was established. It was a manifestation of discontent that resulted in a movement of nonconformity.
To be completely honest, I do not understand the Dadaist art itself, nonetheless I appreciate the overall importance in the creation of it and the circumstances under which it was formed. This new form of art allowed nonconforming artist to express their dissatisfaction with what was going on at that time. I do agree in being able to express one's own discontent whether that be through protest, art or manifestations. The important theme is to not conform. To express what one feels, with no fear of retaliation.
It seems that in modern times, our society has lost its interest in protesting. We have conformed to what our government gives us and we do not demand what is rightfully ours. For example, until recently the Occupy Wall Street had sparked interest and camaraderie amongst those dissatisfied with the income inequality and wealth distribution of this country. Unfortunately, it lasted for a few months only with no result at all. Maybe that is why people stop protesting because in order to make a real changes drastic measures are a necessity.
To be completely honest, I do not understand the Dadaist art itself, nonetheless I appreciate the overall importance in the creation of it and the circumstances under which it was formed. This new form of art allowed nonconforming artist to express their dissatisfaction with what was going on at that time. I do agree in being able to express one's own discontent whether that be through protest, art or manifestations. The important theme is to not conform. To express what one feels, with no fear of retaliation.
It seems that in modern times, our society has lost its interest in protesting. We have conformed to what our government gives us and we do not demand what is rightfully ours. For example, until recently the Occupy Wall Street had sparked interest and camaraderie amongst those dissatisfied with the income inequality and wealth distribution of this country. Unfortunately, it lasted for a few months only with no result at all. Maybe that is why people stop protesting because in order to make a real changes drastic measures are a necessity.
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