In 1936, Marcel Duchamp signed his name on a men’s urinal and he changed the art world forever.
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In 1936, Marcel Duchamp signed his name on a men’s urinal and he changed the art world forever.
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In 1936, Marcel Duchamp signed his name on a men’s urinal and he changed the art world forever. Andre Breton defined ready-mades as “manufactured objects raised to the dignity of works of art through the choice of the artist.”. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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In 1936, Marcel Duchamp signed his name on a men’s
urinal and he changed the art world forever.
Andre Breton defined ready-mades as “manufactured
objects raised to the dignity of works of art through the choice
of the artist.”
Once readymades were accepted, artists like Pablo Picasso started combining
found objects to create sculptures.
“Not everything is art, but everything is art supplies.”
Lew Alquist, American sculptor
Found object art is now a readily accepted form of
expression. It is a creative approach to the creation of
sculpture.
Oh Barbie
Dr Evermore
WHAT DO I HAVE?
• Computer parts
• Stuffed animals
• Wood
• Newspaper
• and, oh, so much more…
WHAT COULD YOU BRING IN?
Plastic forks, spoons or knives
Plumbing equipment- plastic or copper
Styrofoam plates, cups or platters
Doll parts
Folded paper or cardboard
Springs, nuts, bolts, nails or screws
Nothing smelly
Restrictions…
• You must choose between making a figurative piece or a hanging abstract work for the courtyard (possibly musical)
• Your work must contain more than 12 pieces of “garbage”
• You must limit your palette so the work does not become overwhelming
• You must take this seriously
