Jean Arp (1886 - 1966)
1886-09-16Strasbourg, France1966-06-07Basel, SwitzerlandFrance, Switzerland
Jean Arp
Jean Arp, born Hans Peter Wilhelm Arp, was a German and French poet, painter, graphic artist and sculptor. one of the founders of the Dada movement in Zurich.
Arp used abstract forms in his work and experimented with different materials such as wood, metal and stone. He was also known for his poetic works, in which he applied a method of randomly selecting words, called the "clutter method". Arp believed that this method helped him express his thoughts more precisely and originally. Arp's influence on the arts is still significant today.
Date and place of birt: | 16 september 1886, Strasbourg, France |
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Date and place of death: | 7 june 1966, Basel, Switzerland |
Nationality: | France, Switzerland |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Graphic artist, Landscape painter, Painter, Poet, Sculptor |
Art school / group: | De Stijl |
Genre: | Landscape painting, Still life |
Art style: | Abstract art, Modern art, Surrealism, Dadaism |