"While the thunder of guns rolled in the distance, we sang, painted, glued, and composed for all our worth. We were seeking an art that would heal mankind from the madness of the age." -Jean Arp
Discuss art as a form of political protest, citing the roots of Dada as a rebellion against the perils of World War I. How did artists such as Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, and Hannah Höch approach the style and ideals of Dada differently? Do you think the artistic style or subject matter of a particular artist is more successful?
