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Europe After the Rain remains his pullulating masterpiece, in which emotional desolation, physical exhaustion, and fears of the destructive power of total warfare combine - after the rain of fire, the biblical deluge, and the reign of terror.
Jun 30, 2024 · John Foxx - Europe After The Rain (Top Of The Pops 1981)Full track, redubbed.
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May 30, 2024 · Europe After the Rain II, created by Max Ernst between 1940 and 1942, stands as a poignant testament to the surrealist movement’s exploration of subconscious imagery and apocalyptic visions. This large-scale oil painting, renowned for its intricate detail and unsettling atmosphere, captures the desolation and turmoil of a continent ravaged by ...
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- 1940-1942
- Max Ernst (1891-1976)
- Surrealism
- What Is Happening in Europe After The Rain II?
- Max Ernst’s Experimental Painting Techniques
- Who Was Max Ernst?
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Europe After the Rain II depicts an abstract, apocalyptic landscape, reminiscent of classical paintings of ruins. In the center of these ruins stands a creature, half-man and half-bird, wielding a spear at a green woman, whose back is turned to him and the viewer. This surreal, multicolored landscape seems to represent the destruction of a mythical...
In Europe After the Rain II Ernst employs many of his techniques developed at the start of his career to enhance the textures and surreal quality of the landscape. One such technique used here was named “grattage” and was an extension of his original “frottage” technique. Whereas “frottage” consisted of laying paper over a textured surface and rubb...
Max Ernst (1891-1976) was a key figure of the Dada and Surrealist movements in the early 20th century. Born in Bruhl, near Cologne, he studied philosophy, psychology, psychiatry, art history and literature at the University of Bonn. During his studies he visited asylums and developed a fascination with the art created by the patients. It was at thi...
Learn about the meaning, techniques and context of Europe After the Rain II, a 1941 abstract, apocalyptic landscape by the Dada and Surrealist artist Max Ernst. Explore his life, career and other works in Singulart's Inspired by Max Ernst collection.
"Europe After The Rain" is a song by John Foxx, released as a single in August 1981, and included on The Garden album released later the same year. The song signalled a departure from Foxx's previous solo work which had focused on a sparse electronic sound whereas Europe After The Rain features a warmer sound, using acoustic and electric ...
Jun 22, 2023 · Explore the symbolism and impact of Max Ernst's abstract painting, created in 1940-1942. Learn how he merged organic and mechanical forms, evoked a somber atmosphere, and reflected on the consequences of war and the potential for rebirth.
Europe After the Rain is surrealistic landscape of dystopian Europe after the enormous destruction in Second World War, painted by Max Ernst.
