Ebook: Marcel Duchamp

A revealing account of an artist whose enduring obsession with chance and coincidence shaped both his life and work, Marcel Duchamp illuminates one of the most important and influential figures in all of modern art. Drawing on the artist's own correspondence as well as interviews, Paris-based curator and art critic Caroline Cros explores the creative processes behind Duchamp's works-including his famous anti-sculptures, the ""Readymades""; the enigmatic Grand Verre; and the seductive, disturbing Etant Donnés-as well as the often hostile reception he encountere.;Cover; Marcel Duchamp; Imprint Page; Contents; 1. Introduction; 2. Marcel, this Sad Young Man on a Train; 3. All Aboard for New York, 1915-18; 4. Ready-mades, 1914-64; 5. Collaborations; 6. 'Exhibiting -- it's Like Getting Married'; 7. La Mariée Mise à nu par Ses Célibataires, Même; 8. Duplicating Works Instead of Repeating Himself; 9. Counselling; 10. Art as Love/Eros for All; 11. 'Maria, (you have) Finally Arrived'; 12. Parting Deeds and Words; References; Bibliography; Acknowledgements; Photographic Acknowledgements.