Examines Dada and Surrealism not simply as modern movements in the arts, but also as a history of ideas - emphasising the desire to unify political and psychological values with artistic creativity. Begins with the birth of Dada in Zurich, against the background of the first World War then continues to the Surrealist movement. Describes how Dada and Surrealism attempted to transform the world and how they were transformed by it. Credits: Scriptwriter, Mick Gold.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003380
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - History
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art and society
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, Abstract
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, Modern - 20th century
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, Modern - 20th century - History
Crafts & Visual Arts → Collage
Crafts & Visual Arts → Dadaism
Crafts & Visual Arts → Modernism (Art)
Crafts & Visual Arts → Politics in art
Crafts & Visual Arts → Surrealism
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Politics in art
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White and Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)