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Ursonate

Kurt Schwitters. Spread from Merz no. 24: “Ursonate,” a phonetic poem with typography by Jan Tschichold, Merzverlag. 1932

Kurt Schwitters (German, 1887–1948). Spread from Merz no. 24: “Ursonate,” a phonetic poem with typography by Jan Tschichold, Merzverlag. 1932. Printed matter (digitized) and sound recording (42 min.), 8 3/8 x 12" (21.3 x 30.5 cm) spread. The Museum of Modern Art Library, New York. © 2012 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

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