The grandfather of the Avant Garde
Marcel Duchamp
About Marcel Duchamp
Duchamp grew up in an artistic family. Following in his siblings’ footsteps, Duchamp attended art school, after living with the acclaimed artwork of their grandfather. Beginning as a painter, his transitions into Readymades (store-bought items he named, signed, and called art) led to a focus on the game of chess, which stemmed from his favorite childhood pastimes.
Online Resources
Marcel Duchamp on YouTube
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