Duchamp's 1917 Fountain Redefined Art—Debate Continues
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- Marcel Duchamp transformed 20th-century culture by presenting a urinal as a sculpture.
- 'Fountain' challenged traditional notions of what constitutes art.
- The artwork's impact is still being discussed and debated over a century after its creation.
Why it matters: Duchamp's 'Fountain' redefined art, influencing countless artists and movements for over 100 years.
