The artwork titled “Eros. The Book of Love and Passion” was created by the artist John Heartfield in the year 1925. This piece belongs to the Dada art movement and is categorized within the design genre.
The artwork showcases a juxtaposition of different visual elements, prominently featuring a pair of butterflies on the left side against an orange background, symbolizing transformation and beauty. On the right side, the visage of a woman’s face is depicted in shades of grey and black, with distinctly enhanced, vividly red lips, drawing immediate attention. The title “EROS” is boldly inscribed below the woman’s face, using a striking and stylized font, accompanied by the subtitle “Das Buch der Leidenschaft und der Liebe,” which translates to “The Book of Passion and Love”. This composition, typical of the Dada movement, combines elements of surrealism and stark design, evoking themes of love, beauty, and emotional intensity.
