Articles for tag: Dada, Idi Amin

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Dictators: The Biography of Idi Amin Dada

Idi Amin, the dictator of Uganda was born in the 1920s His original name was Idi Amin Dada Oumee. Amin’s early life is shrouded in ambiguity. His father Andreas Nyabire abandoned the family and so his mother brought him up. Originally, Roman Catholics, the family converted to Islam. Amin did not complete his schooling. He ...

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Hannah Hoch: German Dada Artist (Photomontage)

Hannah Hoch, one of the few woman artists of her time, was a vital catalyst for the growth of Dadaism and the recognition of females in art. Throughout her career, Hoch bore oppression against her artistic statements and against her gender. In spite of this, she emerged from oppression with much of her work still ...

Unique Homemade Baby Gifts

You can create many unique homemade baby gifts with a little time and effort. Any baby gift that you take the time to personalize for the family and that you put a piece of yourself into will be unique. Personalized Sign This one depends on the type of medium that you like to work with. ...

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The Dada (Anti) Art Movement

Dada is an art (some would say an “anti- art”) movement characterized by its use of everyday objects as art materials, irreverent or ridiculous imagery, and photomontage. The movement incorporated visual arts as well as performances, poetry, and the writing of journals and manifestos. Despite its comical and shocking nature, it attempted to make comments ...

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The State of Art After World War I

Throughout history there have always been moments when the foundations and basis of common trends shatter and a shift in style occurs in the world of art. The reasons for such changes range from revolutionary new ways of introducing application of art to how the style is applied. During the settling period after World War ...

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John Heartfield: Pioneer in Photomontage

John Heartfield was born Helmut Herzfeld in Germany in 1891. Heartfield’s reputation as an artist is built upon his innovative use of photomontage techniques and his unapologetic political engagement. The political strain in Heartfield’s art has its roots in his tumultuous upbringing. Socialists and political activists, Heartfield’s parents were convicted of blasphemy and fled Germany ...

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Top 3 Bars in Boca Raton, Florida

South Florida has to have more bars and restaurants than anywhere else in the country. The average restaurant doesn’t close until midnight, with the average watering hole open past 2 am. This short list of Bar’s will be sure to please everyone in your party. 1. Dada’s 52 N Swinton Avenue Delray Beach, FL 334444 ...

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Biography of Idi Amin

Idi Amin Dada Oumee, or simply Idi Amin, was one of the most monstrous rulers to come out of Africa in the 20th century. He is known for having been absurdly self-indulgent, cruel and unwise. He was a liar, a thief (in that he grew richer while his people grew poorer) and a murderer. Uganda ...