Literature And Arts

Since there is no official language of Switzerland, the majority of its literature is published in French, German, Romansch, or Italian. Some of the well-known Swiss writers include the novelist Robert Walser, the essayist Peter Bichsel, the playwright Friedrich Dürrenmatt, and the novelist and travel writer Annemarie Schwarzenbach. Hermann Hesse from Switzerland and Carl Spitteler from that country each received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1919 and 1946, respectively.

In the 16th century, Protestantism had a big impact on Switzerland's visual arts landscape. Internationally renowned Swiss painters include Paul Klee, Alberto Giacometti, Jean Tinguely, who created moving sculptures out of garbage, and Samuel Hieronymus Grimm, an ink wash and water color artist. Early in the 20th century, the country was also the birthplace of the Dada movement. The nation is home to several art museums that house sizable art collections.

Chip carving is a well-liked style of art in Switzerland and is used to adorn common objects. Country homes frequently have wood carvings added to them to improve their appearance. Woodcarving is another method used to make ornamental figurines. Additionally well-known, Swiss embroidery is frequently used to adorn national costume. Swiss watches are well-known across the world, and the major Swiss watch companies offer extremely expensive timepieces. Watchmaking is a significant sector in the nation.