“The artwork, titled ‘The Intellectual,’ was created by Arthur Dove in 1925. It belongs to the Dada art movement and is classified as figurative art.”
The artwork is composed within a rectangular frame featuring a vertical arrangement of various objects mounted onto a textured background. At the top, a magnifying glass is prominently displayed, beneath which rests a stark white skull of a small animal. Below the skull, a piece of natural sponge or coral provides a contrasting texture. Further down, a wooden plank holds metallic objects, including a key and hooks, adding an industrial feel to the piece. The use of found objects and unconventional materials exemplifies the Dada movement’s challenge to traditional artistic norms. The overall composition forms a figure-like shape, imbuing the arrangement with a sense of intellectual depth and curiosity.
