Duchamp-isms

Duchamp-isms collects key quotes by Marcel Duchamp, a pioneering artist who changed the perception of art by introducing "readymades" — everyday objects elevated to art. He challenged both audiences and critics with works such as Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2 and Fountain, emphasizing idea and thought over purely aesthetic considerations.

The book, edited by Francis Naumann, offers a broad insight into Duchamp's views on art, life, and society through quotes, primarily from interviews. It is divided into eight themes, including art philosophy, Dada and Surrealism, chess, literature, and the commercialization of art, concluding with a brief chronology of his life and career.