Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
360
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 1989
Publisher
Prestel Pub
ISBN-10
3791310186
ISBN-13
9783791310183
Description
This booklet delves into the life and works of Marcel Duchamp, a pivotal figure in the world of modern art. As an innovative artist, Duchamp challenged the conventions of art, introducing concepts that would redefine creative expression. With insights from Anne d'Harnoncourt and Kynaston McShine, readers are taken on a journey through Duchamp’s radical ideas and their impact on contemporary art.
Through carefully curated essays and illustrations, the authors explore his most notable works and the philosophy behind them. The booklet serves not only as an introduction to Duchamp's groundbreaking contributions but also as an invitation to consider the very nature of art itself.
Through carefully curated essays and illustrations, the authors explore his most notable works and the philosophy behind them. The booklet serves not only as an introduction to Duchamp's groundbreaking contributions but also as an invitation to consider the very nature of art itself.