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“Why Your Five-Year-Old Could Not Have Done That: Modern Art Explained” by Susie Hodge
Defiant title, yes? With this eye-catching title, Hodge obviously wrote this book for people who dislike Modern and Contemporary art.
In her book, the author counters this criticism by claiming that while Modern and Contemporary art looks childish on the surface, these works contain potent commentary on the cultures it came from. Working with this theme, Susie Hodge wants readers to educate themselves on why people from these eras made art that looked “childish”.
“Music for Marcel Duchamp” by John Cage
Pretty upbeat and playful compared to other compositions of his that I have listened so far. I think I can even belly dance to it.
“Erratum Musical” by Marcel Duchamp and performed by Stephane Ginsburgh
Click here for the history behind this composition
As with the music of John Cage, this reminds me of music in horror films (or thrillers even). The low notes makes me visualize an unseen menace stalking some poor victim.
“I’m no Picasso, but…do you like it?”
I absolutely adore this part of the film. Everyone looks as though they had a blast doing this.
People contemplating “The Fountain” as a piece of serious art
So who pranked who?
I know I am not the only person who considered this.
High on Modern and Contemporary Art
Went on a road trip with mom to see the major heavy hitters of Modern and Contemporary at the High Museum of Atlanta. From Pablo Picasso to Andy Warhol, the show started with the Spanish Cubist and ended with the American Pop Artist. Beyond the big names, we see this evolution of fine art depicting everyday objects. After this cut, I give you my thoughts and why I think so.
Marcel Duchamp in a nutshell thanks to OvationTV
You ever wonder if he truly disliked art, or did he just put up a front just to rile people?
Marcel Duchamp on three different types of feelings
With this logic, does it mean that divisive ideas do not exist?
