Society in the face of the metamorphosis of art with a look at the works of Marcel Duchamp

Bahremani, Soheila; Ardalani, Hossein; Namadianpour, Nafiseh; Goodarz Parvari, Parnaz

doi:10.22034/ijumes.2024.720344

Society in the face of the metamorphosis of art with a look at the works of Marcel Duchamp

Document Type : Case Study

Authors

Soheila Bahremani ¹

Hossein Ardalani ²

Nafiseh Namadianpour ³

Parnaz Goodarz Parvari ⁴

¹ Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Philosophy of Art, Hamedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan, Iran

² Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy of Art, Hamedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan, Iran

³ Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy of Art, Hamedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan, Iran

⁴ Assistant Professor, Department of Visual Communication, Tehran-Center Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

10.22034/ijumes.2024.720344

Abstract

The evolution of artistic practices in the 20th century saw a profound transformation in the understanding of what constitutes art, largely influenced by the works of pioneering artists such as Marcel Duchamp. His radical ideas about art challenged conventional norms and contributed significantly to the avant-garde movement. The aim of the current research is to explain the concepts of artistic reality and its transformation in society from Duchamp’s perspective and its representation in the character of Rose Sélavy. The research methodology of the present study is analytical and qualitative, and it is considered development-oriented. The information is gathered through documentary and library methods, utilizing online resources and articles. Initially, the concept of artistic reality is examined and inferred using content analysis, and the works of Marcel Duchamp are analyzed in relation to the underlying concept. Furthermore, philosophical structural critiques of Duchamp’s famous works are investigated, and his fictional character is examined based on reports and critiques from critics. Finally, a general conclusion is presented. The findings shows The character of “Rose Sélavy” is often interpreted as a representation of rebellion against conventional artistic standards. Through the creation of this character in post-modernism approach, Duchamp aimed to subvert the established boundaries of art and remind viewers that art exists not only in objects and paintings but also within individual thought processes and perceptions.

Keywords

Artistic reality

Marcel Duchamp

post-modernism approach

Rose Sélavy

transformation

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