Photography plus Dynamite
Buch, Englisch, 312 Seiten, Format (B × H): 223 mm x 287 mm, Gewicht: 1564 g
ISBN: 978-3-7774-3443-8
Verlag: Hirmer Verlag GmbH
The political collages of John Heartfield (18911968) have earned him a reputation as one of the most innovative graphic artists of the Weimar Republic. His photomontages and book covers based on collages which had their origins in Berlins Dada scene were directed against Fascism and made him internationally famous. Their explosive power has lost none of its impact. Heartfield was a sharp and uncompromising observer who subverted the documentary character of the press photograph. He employed his art as political propaganda, and fought against war and Fascism with gripping pictures and trenchant humour. This catalogue will include not only the working materials which reveal Heartfields method but also his trick films, work for the theatre and book design. The original art-works and documents all derive from his personal estate in Berlin. Statements by contemporary artists formulate positions and pose questions, which Heartfields work raises in the age of fake news.
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Fachgebiete
- Geisteswissenschaften Kunst Künstlerische Stoffe, Motive, Themen Künstlerische Stoffe, Motive, Themen: Künstliche Gegenstände
- Geisteswissenschaften Kunst Fotografie Einzelne Fotografen
- Geisteswissenschaften Kunst Kunstformen, Kunsthandwerk Andere Graphische Kunstformen
- Geisteswissenschaften Kunst Fotografie Fotografie: Geschichte und Sammlungen
