What Purpose Did The Costume Serve In The Image Above

Marcel Duchamp believed that art should appeal to __________ instead of the senses.

intellect

What was the main goal for the Dada movement?

b. changing the perception of art and going against contemporary culture

What is the name of the piece above?

Fountain

What did Hugo Ball seek to do with his poem?

b. renounce language that he felt had been devastated by media

Which of the following best describes the Dada beliefs?

a. non-conformist, rebellious

What purpose did the costume serve in the image above?

Answers may vary. The artist used his costume to bring an aspect of childhood into what he called "restrained adult lives".

Where did the term Dada come from, and what does it mean?

Answers may vary. It is unclear where the term comes from, but this lack of clarity reflects the mood of the movement.

Why was the art produced during the Dada movement considered art at all?

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.

What is the object (not the name) in the image above?

a urinal

Which of the following describes ready-made art?

b. It challenges all of the conventions of art.

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