What is Marcel Duchamp best known for?
I am most recognized for my 'readymades' – ordinary objects, such as a urinal or a bottle rack, which I selected and presented as art. The significance lies not in the object itself, but in the act of choosing it, titling it, and placing it within an exhibition context. This process aimed to shift the focus from the artist's manual skill to the intellectual act of conception and designation, questioning what constitutes art and who decides.
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