Hannah Hoech

Hannah Höch was a pioneering artist who was a key figure in the Berlin Dada movement. She was the lone woman of the movement and is known for her collages, which paved the way for modern image editing techniques. Her work presented critical commentary on racial and social stereotypes and challenged conventional concepts of partnership, beauty, and the making of art. This book examines her career from the 1920s to the 1970s, charting her development of a personal style that was both humorous and moving.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 08 March 2022
Publisher: Prestel

Hannah Höch, a renowned artist during the Weimar period, made significant contributions in various artistic and cultural domains. She stood as the sole woman among the members of the Berlin Dada movement, an avant-garde art form that challenged conventional notions of sound, language, and images by reassembling them into novel objects, texts, and meanings. Höch played a crucial role in the evolution of collage, laying the foundation for the prevalent image editing techniques of today. Moreover, she was an unwavering advocate for women's rights, challenging traditional notions of partnership, beauty, and artistic creation. Through her work, Höch offered sharp critiques of racial and social stereotypes, particularly those prevalent in her native Germany.

This book delves into the career of Hannah Höch, spanning from the 1920s to the 1970s, examining her oeuvre through the lens of her collages. It traces her artistic development, from her early works influenced by fashion and mass media to her later compositions of lyrical abstraction. The book highlights her rapid emergence of a distinctive personal style, characterized by a blend of humor and emotional depth, while also providing critical commentary on society during a period of significant social transformation.

In addition to exploring Höch's collages, the book includes essays that examine themes such as the concept of the "New Woman" and the legacy of German colonialism. It features international scholarship on this groundbreaking artist, presenting important source texts and reference material that were originally translated into English for the original edition of this book.

Weight: 1120g
Dimension: 260 x 211 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783791388533