Marcel Duchamp’s Fountain: a Radical Reinterpretation of Art
Words: 623 1477One of the most contentious and significant pieces of art of the 20th century is Marcel Duchamp's "Fountain," a porcelain urinal turned upside down and signed "R. Mutt 1917." At first glance, it appears to be a banal and unremarkable object, but upon closer examination, it poses a serious challenge to the conventional ideas of art and aesthetics. Duchamp submitted "Fountain" to the Society of Independent Artists in 1917—a group that took pride in accepting submissions of all kinds—and was […]