The term Dadaist Max Artist is composed of four names: Ernst (5 letters), MAN (3 letters), JEAN (4 letters) and Peter (5 letters). Ernst refers to the German artist, poet and sculptor, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, who was a prominent figure in the Expressionist movement. MAN is a reference to the French artist, MAN Ray, who was a leader in the Dada movement. JEAN is a reference to the French artist, JEAN Arp, who was a key figure in both the Dada and Surrealist movements. Finally, Peter is a reference to the German artist, Peter Blume, who was a major contributor to the American Social Realism movement.