Kurt Schwitters: Portrait from Life with Collision – A Science-Fiction Opera Libretto in Banalities [Hardcover] Steinitz, Kate Trauman

Description

Dust jacket has some wear. Hardcover is in good condition. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

This remarkable volume offers a unique glimpse into the life and work of Kurt Schwitters, a pioneering figure in the Dada and Constructivist movements of the early 20th century. Written by Kate Trauman Steinitz, a close friend and confidante of Schwitters, this book combines a meticulously researched biography with the artist’s own experimental libretto, “Collision – A Science-Fiction Opera Libretto in Banalities.”

Schwitters’ collages, assemblages, and sound poetry challenged traditional notions of art, blurring the lines between high and low culture, and embracing the absurd and mundane. His iconic “Merz” constructions, made from found objects and detritus, reflected his belief in the transformative power of art and the beauty inherent in everyday materials.

This particular copy, though showing some wear on the dust jacket, remains in good condition overall, with clean pages and a secure binding. For collectors and enthusiasts of avant-garde art and literature, this book is a treasure trove of insight into one of the most influential and boundary-pushing artists of the 20th century.