more important than the finished product
Marcel Duchamp was born on July 28, 1887.
I would consider his work to be more symbolism in nature as symbolism represents ideas and emotions. Duchamp believed that art can be ideas instead of worldly objects. He also showed humor and the use of distraction in his work, as with his "assisted readymade" sculptures. An example was his bicycle wheel attached to a wooden stool. A pragmatist would never consider art to be an end in itself.
His work is closest to that of Pablo Picasso.Another opinion:I do not think many people would agree with the opinion above. There is no similarity at all between the works of Duchamp and Picasso.The starting point of Duchamp's works is to find in the Dada movement.Another opinion 2:Duchamp, whilst being one of the main faces of the Dada art movement, was inspired by a few artists when he started off. In his earlier works on canvas, he was inspired by the work of cezanne, matisse and movements such as cubism, symbolism, abstractionism and some post-impressionism.a good site that summarises his life and works iswww.understandingduchamp.com:D
Dadaism, or simply "Dada", is often referred to as anti-art. The movement began around 1916 and was intended as a deliberately anti-elitist and anti-intellectual movement. As such, Dadaist works often challenge the very definition of what is considered "high art"--a characteristic that has been described as both a degradation of artistic traditions, or the reinvention of art itself. Perhaps one of the most iconic Dadaist works is a sculpture entitled "Fountain", and attributed to the artist Marcel Duchamp. (There is some debate as to whether this was a Duchamp work, or the result of a collaboration. The original version, now missing, was prominently signed, "R. Mutt".) The "Fountain" was, in fact, a common urinal that was slightly modified to stand alone as a work of art. In utilizing a prefabricated object, which was not originally intended as a piece of art, Duchamp simultaneously addressed several important questions. Among these are, "What is of greater importance: the craft of making the work, or the concept behind it?" "Fountain" stands as a direct challenge to longstanding traditions governing the medium, fabrication and subject matter of works ascribed as "high art". In utilizing a prefabricated form--a commercially produced urinal--Duchamp pioneered what he would refer to as "readymades". This innovation would later point the way for Pop Art, and a new generation of artists who would warmly embrace the techniques of mass production and commercial subject matter.
Some commercials on TV are quite artistic.
artistic achievement would help end prejudice
Marcel Chaput was born on October 14, 1918 and died on January 19, 1991. Marcel Chaput would have been 72 years old at the time of death or 96 years old today.
Marcel Léger was born on June 8, 1930 and died on February 5, 1993. Marcel Léger would have been 62 years old at the time of death or 85 years old today.
Marcel Mouloudji was born on September 16, 1922 and died on June 14, 1994. Marcel Mouloudji would have been 71 years old at the time of death or 92 years old today.
Marcel Dassault was born on January 22, 1892 and died on April 18, 1986. Marcel Dassault would have been 94 years old at the time of death or 123 years old today.
Marcel Pagnol was born on February 28, 1895 and died on April 18, 1974. Marcel Pagnol would have been 79 years old at the time of death or 120 years old today.
Marcel Camus was born on April 21, 1912 and died on January 13, 1982. Marcel Camus would have been 69 years old at the time of death or 103 years old today.