Marcel Duchamp books

Dialogues With Marcel Duchamp (Da Capo Paperback)

by: Pierre Cabanne
This interview with Marcel Duchamp by Pierre Cabanne provides clarity to the myth that surrounds Duchamp and his non art. Duchamp gave the interview about 2 years before his death. He answers directly and in context the meaning of his work and non work. Others books attempt to tell us not only what his production means but try to tell us what his words mean as well. This books makes clear that Duchamp did not like the art world (although he used it to his advantage), he did not like art that appealed to the eye, he did not make art, he amused himself making objects and he played games.

Marcel Duchamp: 1887-1968; Art as Anti-Art (Basic Art)

by: Janis Mink
This book is highly recommended. The information available within the covers is something that I could not find in my art history book. The reader will gain insight into Duchamp's views and his thoughts leading up to his decisions to take the road, artistically, that he did. Wonderfully written, glorious color photos and beautiful insights, I would recommend this book to anyone looking to add to a library.

The Writings Of Marcel Duchamp (A Da Capo Paperback)

by: Marcel Duchamp, Michel Sanouillet, Elmer Peterson
I cannot recommend this "as a read". It has value if you have a significant level of interest in this type of art.

Marcel Duchamp: Appearance Stripped Bare

by: Octavio Paz

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