Duchamp

Marcel Duchamp - An enigma to art historians and a great source of inspiration to other artists


Someone else may have invented the wheel, but Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) invented the ready-made. A bottle dryer may be a bottle dryer, but signed by Duchamp it is also one of the major works of 20th century art.

Duchamp has been an enigma to art historians and a great source of inspiration to other artists. This study addresses the myth and reveals the compelling charisma of Marcel Duchamp.

About the Series:
Every book in TASCHEN's Basic Art Series features:
  • a detailed chronological summary of the artist's life and work, covering the cultural and historical importance of the artist
  • approximately 100 color illustrations with explanatory captions
  • a concise biography

Duchamp

Duchamp

Softcover, flaps, 7.3 x 9.1 in., 96 pages, $ 9.99
ISBN 978-3-8228-6316-9
Edition: English
Availability: In Stock
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