“The picture is a self-sufficient work of art. It is not connected to anything outside.”
Quote by Kurt Schwitters
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Kurt Schwitters: a retrospective exhibition
Kurt Schwitters: a retrospective exhibition is a comprehensive volume that delves into the life and art of the influential German artist Kurt Schwitters. The book features an extensive array of Schwitters' works, including his seminal collages, sculptures, and paintings, providing a detailed overview of his artistic evolution. It includes insights into Schwitters' unique approach to art, his use of found objects, and his influence on the Dada movement. more
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Kurt Schwitters
Kurt Schwitters (June 20, 1887 – January 8, 1948) was a German artist renowned for his unique collages. His works combined poetry, painting, and sculpture, and had a profound impact on later movements such as Dadaism and Abstract Expressionism. more
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