Preliminary Works
1911-1918: From Cubism through the preliminary studies for The Large Glass.
Artist Profile
Duchamp: Biography & Legacy
Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) revolutionized art in the 20th century. Understanding his life and methods is essential for understanding what FromSoftware has accomplished.
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The Readymades Era
1915-1920: The revolutionary period of Fountain, Bottle Rack, and conceptual art.
Chess & Beyond
1920-1968: The "retirement" that secretly produced Étant donnés.
Preliminary Works (1911-1918)#
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The Readymades As An Era (1915-1920)#
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Rhonda Shearer#
For a detailed examination of Rhonda Shearer's groundbreaking research into the readymades, see the dedicated page.
Chess#
For an in-depth exploration of Duchamp's chess career and its artistic significance, see the dedicated page.