At the beginning of the 20th century, World War 1 had begun and with it came a new feeling for life and art. The question that had come about in life was, what exactly makes art...art? During each of the different artistic eras there are always transitional artists, those who lead the world into another direction. An example during the early 20th century is Marcel DuChamp (1887-1968). DuChamp spoke his mind and looked beyond the visual constraints that artists were placing on themselves at that time. Much like Picasso who led the Cubism movement, DuChamp was a leader of the surreal ready-made art. Ready-made art is the direct use of manufactured consumer products in art. DuChamp's most prominent and controversial piece was Fountain, a piece which gained disrespect from the general public, because it was not considered art. But Duchamp should be respected for his passion for art and his ability to stay unique despite the negative feedback he received.
I believe that Marcel DuChamp's artwork should be considered art, because in my opinion anything made by man is art. My reason for this belief is based on the fact that every man-made object requires some creative process and pre-meditation. I believe that DuChamp's creative process allowed him to communicate messages. The message communicated by Fountain being that in order to appreciate art a person needs to expand their mind. I respect that his purpose was not to please his audience but to challenge their minds and question their beliefs.
Marcel DuChamp was a renegade. He revolutionized art by creating the world of ready-mades. He was successful in shifting people's views and opening their eyes in a whole different direction, and in communicating his unique concepts to the public. As a result of DuChamp's actions ready-made is still created and admired today.
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