Illustration for Tristan Tzara's "Vingt-cinq poèmes" 1918

"Illustration for Tristan Tzara's 'Vingt-cinq poèmes'" is a black and white illustration by Jean Arp, created in 1918. The abstract artwork, rendered in bold black lines, depicts a biomorphic form that resembles a single, elongated object with multiple, irregular curves and a small, rounded extension on the top. This graphic style is characteristic of Arp's early work, which often reflected the principles of Dadaism, a movement focused on challenging traditional artistic conventions through randomness and absurdity. The image's simplicity and non-representational nature further highlight the influence of Dadaism on Arp's art.