The artwork “Switzerland, Birth-Place of Dada” was created by Max Ernst in 1920 in Cologne, Germany. This piece is a collage made on paper, and it belongs to the Dada art movement. It falls within the genre of symbolic painting.
In the artwork, the viewer is presented with a surreal assemblage that includes human figures and birds. One of the human figures is depicted in a bold pose with one arm raised while a bird is positioned on the figure’s head, creating a striking and unconventional composition. The use of collage technique is evident in the way various elements are juxtaposed to challenge traditional notions of art and reality, characteristic of the Dada movement’s avant-garde and subversive spirit. The arrangement of birds and human figures suggests a symbolic narrative, inviting the viewer to explore deeper meanings and interpretations within the context of Dadaism.
