Schwitters, Kurt

Schwitters, Kurt (koort shvit'urs) [key], 1887–1948, German artist. Influenced by Kandinsky, by Picasso's reliefs, and by Dada constructions, he invented Merz [trash] constructions—arrangements of diverse materials and objects. Schwitters created gigantic architectural structures out of rubbish. His collages are among the outstanding creations in this medium.

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