Marcel Duchamp and the Lure of the Copy
Marcel Duchamp and the Lure of the Copy
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Marcel Duchamp challenged the traditional dichotomy between original and copy by replicating his own creations, redefining what constitutes an artwork and the identity of the artist. This volume places at its center the Boite en valise No. 1 in the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, which contains 69 small-scale copies and color reproductions and photographs of Duchamp's principal works with additions in pencil, watercolor, and ink.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2024
Publisher: Marsilio
Marcel Duchamp, a visionary French artist who excelled in Dadaism, Surrealism, and conceptual art, relentlessly challenged the conventional distinction between original and copy. Through his innovative approach, Duchamp revolutionized the definition of art and the identity of the artist by replicating his own creations in varying dimensions and in limited editions. This captivating volume focuses on Boite en valise No. 1, a remarkable portable gallery housed in the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Signed "From or by Marcel Duchamp or Rrose Selavy," it showcases 69 small-scale copies, color reproductions, and photographs of Duchamp's principal works, accompanied by additions in pencil, watercolor, and ink. The book delves into the concepts of double, original, copy, and replica, exploring and analyzing these themes through a diverse selection of artworks from renowned museums and private collections worldwide.
Marcel Duchamp, a visionary French artist who excelled in Dadaism, Surrealism, and conceptual art, relentlessly challenged the conventional distinction between original and copy. Through his innovative approach, Duchamp revolutionized the definition of art and the identity of the artist by replicating his own creations in varying dimensions and in limited editions. This captivating volume focuses on Boite en valise No. 1, a remarkable portable gallery housed in the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Signed "From or by Marcel Duchamp or Rrose Selavy," it showcases 69 small-scale copies, color reproductions, and photographs of Duchamp's principal works, accompanied by additions in pencil, watercolor, and ink. The book delves into the concepts of double, original, copy, and replica, exploring and analyzing these themes through a diverse selection of artworks from renowned museums and private collections worldwide.
Weight: 942g
Dimension: 214 x 274 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9791254631386
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