Ernst, Max
Ernst, Max
Bio Sketch
Max Ernst (1891-1976) was a German-French painter and sculptor, pioneer of Dada and Surrealism. Ernst developed techniques like frottage and collage, exploring the unconscious and dream imagery. His work influenced Benjamin's thinking on surrealism and montage.
Key Works
- Une Semaine de Bonté (1934, collage novel)
- Various surrealist paintings and sculptures
Key Concepts
- surrealism
- collage
- unconscious
Relevance to Geoffrey's Research
Ernst's surrealist techniques connect to Benjamin's montage method and his interest in the unconscious dimensions of culture. His work informs themes of dream, wish-images, and the critique of rational modernity.