The cabinet of curiosities gained its name by being just that: a collection of items that were unusual, intriguing, beautiful, odd, and sometimes, even futuristic. The Wunderkammer began as a way to show off the treasures of the royal family in Germany and eventually, it became a place to display items collected from various places to enlighten and improve the virtues of the owner. The roots of the objet trouvé can be traced back to the 16 th century Wunderkammer, also known as the cabinet of curiosities. made beforehand especially for general sale lacking originality or individuality readily available.It has since often been applied more generally to artworks by other artists made in this way. a term first used by French artist Marcel Duchamp to describe the works of art he made from manufactured objects.a natural or discarded object found by chance and held to have aesthetic value.a natural or man-made object, or fragment of an object, that is found (or sometimes bought) by an artist and kept because of some intrinsic interest the artist sees in it.Objet trouvé: French for “found object.”.It often shapes the general understanding of art. The authoritative voice is not one person nor is it always singular person’s thoughts. Authoritative voice: Within art, the authoritative voice is the person who makes the rules, so to speak, concerning an artwork, an artform, a medium, or the understanding of an artwork.If you’re told this is art, why wouldn’t you agree? Why doesn’t it meet the criteria you’ve set for what art is?.Why is this art? And why wouldn’t most consider your own unmade bed (or a urinal at school, for that matter) to be art, too?.What is this? Really dissect it – are these normal everyday objects?.Once looking at the selected image, ask your students (or children or ponder it yourself!) these questions:
Courtesy Flickr Commons.īoth are quintessential examples of found objects and readymades that have sparked controversy and completely changed the game for artists. For older audiences, we’ll be looking at Tracey Emin’s My Bed (1998) but as it might be less appropriate for younger crowds, you could also begin with Marcel Duchamp’s Fountain (1917). Let’s Begin…ġ) For this lesson we’ll start with an image.
The beauty of the readymade or the found object is that the possibilities are endless and it puts the power in your hands to become the artist. If you’re a parent wanting to keep your child’s mind stimulated as we all experience these odd times, it could serve as a tool to get your child’s imagination going and get them curious about the objects in your house. However, it could be simplified to teach to younger students as well. As presented, this lesson is most appropriate for secondary/high school and university age students. For art teachers, this lesson could be applicable to both studio art and art history courses, particularly while we spend more time at home. For seasoned art enthusiasts, it might be a reminder of what the readymade has done. It is also, though, meant to remind us that the items we take for granted in our homes can be source of inspiration if not transformed into a piece of art itself. This lesson is geared towards developing a better understanding of the readymade and found object within art history. Though both the readymade and found objects still raises eyebrows and leaves people to question – “Is it really art?” – they deserve consideration, even if you’re a staunch lover of Renaissance art. From Dadaist to Young British Artists, you can see the influence of the readymade has had on the art world. To do so, we’ll look at the humble beginnings of an art form that shaped artists of the 20 th century and contemporary artists. So, for this art lesson, we’re looking at the history of the readymade and found objects. Art at home can seem impossible but it isn’t! For many artists, the things you’ll find at home are the perfect items to create art out of.
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