Richard= slang for money bags, Mott= ironworks who made the urinal, Mutt= slang for dog, cartoon character, a low art form.
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What was the entry fee for the society of independent artist's exhibition?
$6.
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Why did Duchamp use a fake name?
To hide his identity, as his notority may've let his art be submitted. He wanted to test their loyality and see if they really supported independent artists.
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What duchampian joke was emphasised in it's rejection?
Literally "taking the ****" out of the institiution of art, even those who see themselves as independent from it.
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Who was William Glackens?
The president of the society for independant artists.
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What did William Glackens believe art stood for?
Culture, decency, and high aspiration.
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How does the work defy culture?
Generic, therefore can be found all over world.
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How does the work defy decency?
Urinal denotes "an upright wall fixture used by men urinating" and connotes urinating phalluses. Raised issues surrounding sexuality and the unidealised body.
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How does the work defy high aspiration?
It is ready made by low skill workers- the only way it is made art is because Duchamp chose it, signed it, and put it on a pedestal.
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What is the issue with the ready made?
We do not know who the real artist is. If it is Mott Ironworks, what individual intelligence is exhibited by mass production? If it is duchamp, what skill did he even demonstrate?
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What happened to the original work?
It was destroyed and several-artist approved copies were made.
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How does the object conjure images of the naked body?
Pear-shaped form, like that of a women's.
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How does it have immoral suggestions?
Contrast to the classical, idyllic nude- very representational.
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How does it align with Dadaist intentions?
It shocks the viewer, subverts traditional assumptions about the role, function and form of art, ironic and satiric.
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How is the piece made to be considered in an aesthetic way?
It is freed from it's function by being placed in a gallery space and titled.
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How is it given a new function?
The viewer facilitates how the piece should function as a fountain-either one of urine, words, wine or splendor.
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What was the opinion of Beatrice Wood?
it's a "beautiful, white enamel oval".
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What was the opinion of George Bellows?
"It is gross! It is offensive! There is such a thing as decency."
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Why did Duchamp choose to use a urinal?
Out of indifference.
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To whcih work does Fountain hold resemblance to?
Constantin Brancusi's organically shaped abstract sculptures, some of which had already been exhibited in the United States.
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Who was George Bellows?
Member of the hanging committee of the society of independent artists who had rejected Duchamp.
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Who was Beatrice Wood?
Duchamp's friend.
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Who did Duchamp form a New York Dadaist group with?
Francis Picabia.
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What is 'Fountain' an icon of?
Anti-art.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Why is it signed R.Mutt?
Back
Richard= slang for money bags, Mott= ironworks who made the urinal, Mutt= slang for dog, cartoon character, a low art form.
Card 3
Front
What was the entry fee for the society of independent artist's exhibition?
Back
Card 4
Front
Why did Duchamp use a fake name?
Back
Card 5
Front
What duchampian joke was emphasised in it's rejection?
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