Marcel Duchamp was a French artist who was closely associated with the Dada and Surrealist movements. An advisor to many wealthy art collectors, Duchamp helped shape the artistic tastes of people in his time. He challenged traditional views of art and changed people's perspectives on art marketing and distribution. In the above piece, Duchamp questions the definition of art by simply taking a urinal and naming it "Fountain."
Monday, March 16, 2009
Marcel Duchamp
Marcel Duchamp was a French artist who was closely associated with the Dada and Surrealist movements. An advisor to many wealthy art collectors, Duchamp helped shape the artistic tastes of people in his time. He challenged traditional views of art and changed people's perspectives on art marketing and distribution. In the above piece, Duchamp questions the definition of art by simply taking a urinal and naming it "Fountain."
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