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Meaning of MARCEL DUCHAMP

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 Definition: [n]  French artist who immigrated to the United States; a leader in the Dada movement in New York City; was first to exhibit commonplace objects as art (1887-1968)
 
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 Synonyms: Duchamp
 
 See Also: artist, creative person

 

 

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Marcel Duchamp
Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) was arguably the most radical artist of the 20th century. He stopped painting in 1918 and spent much of the next 50 years exploring alternatives to traditional artistic practices. This dynamic, richly illustrated study explains how appropriation and replication were central to Duchamp`s art--and examines the significance of the many replicas that Duchamp created or authorized.

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