{"product_id":"revolving-kurt-schwitters","title":"Revolving - Kurt Schwitters","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1919 Dada assemblage by Kurt Schwitters, featuring geometric forms and found objects arranged in a mechanical, revolving composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKurt Schwitters, a central figure in the Dada movement, created Revolving in 1919. This work exemplifies his Merz practice, a term he coined to describe his method of assembling found objects into coherent compositions. By repurposing discarded materials, Schwitters challenged traditional notions of fine art, shifting the focus from academic technique to the arrangement of everyday debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is dominated by circular forms and geometric lines, suggesting mechanical motion or industrial components. The surface features a muted palette of greens, blues, and earthy tones, applied with a painterly quality that softens the harshness of the metal and wood elements. The arrangement of these disparate parts creates a sense of balance, despite the unconventional nature of the materials used. The circular shapes appear to rotate within the frame, providing a kinetic energy that contrasts with the static nature of the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchwitters often incorporated items salvaged from his immediate environment, reflecting the post-war climate of Germany. His work in this period demonstrates a move towards a more structured, geometric aesthetic, which would later influence the development of Constructivism. By integrating physical objects into the picture plane, he blurred the boundary between painting and sculpture. This piece remains a clear example of his ability to transform mundane refuse into a structured visual experience, inviting the viewer to consider the aesthetic potential of the discarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/selected-details-after-courbet-marcel-duchamp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelected Details after Courbet - Marcel Duchamp — Marcel Duchamp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/ubu-imperator-max-ernst\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUbu Imperator - Max Ernst — Max Ernst\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kurt Schwitters","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58788574855503,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58788599333199,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58788599365967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58788599398735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58788599431503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58788599464271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58788599497039,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58788599529807,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58788599562575,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58788599595343,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58788599628111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58788599660879,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Revolving_Poster_CompositorV1_1789477335649.jpg?v=1789477864","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/revolving-kurt-schwitters","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}