Does increased exposure to artworks increase or take away from the artistic appeal? Is this a reason why art continually transforms, redefining and recreating its boundaries in order to prevent intellectual stagnation?
Monday, October 20, 2008
Blurring Boundaries
The Fluxus events were predominantly aimed at advocating "anti-art". Duchamp illustrated that everyday objects such as tools (his readymade with the snowshovel) and appliances such as a urinal can be transformed into art. While these items are not necessarily thought of as having artistic appeal, Duchamp exemplified that they could be. So then, what exactly is anti-art?
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