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Max Ernst - Biography

Ernst: Life and Creativity of the Master of Surrealism and Dadaism

Max is a name that will forever remain associated with the revolution in world art. He was a German painter and sculptor whose contributions to surrealism and Dadaism made him one of the key figures in 20th-century art. In this biography, we look at his early years, creative path, influence on art and his unique style.

Max was born in Cologne, Germany in 1891. His parents maintained his interest in art from his earliest years. He began painting and experimenting with various art techniques as a child. He later entered the Academy of Fine Arts in Bonn, but his artistic interests went beyond traditional education.

Early in his career, Max was active in the Dadaism movement, which protested against traditional artificial values and imagery. This movement called for absurdity, chaos and disorder, and became one of its important representatives.

His works from this period, such as "Font" and "Mount St. Victor," were full of experiments with textures and forms, making them cult works of the Dadaist era.

Over time, Max moved on to surrealism, and his work became more philosophical and metaphorical. He developed a unique style that included collages created from various clippings and photographs, which gave his works deep symbolism and a surreal atmosphere.