The Duchamp Dictionary by Thomas Girst
Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) has entered mainstream culture as one of the founding fathers of modern art. This book explores the artist's life and work. It features more than 200 entries on the interesting and important artworks, relationships, people and ideas in Duchamp's life.
'Girst's The Duchamp Dictionary is exactly the sort of book Duchamp himself would have enjoyed readingThe entries are well researched and written, informative and entertaining. You can't ask for more' - Francis Naumann
'It’s about time that a publication reveals the vastness of Duchamp’s influence and thinking in the 20th and 21st centuries. I have absolute praise for Girst’s achievement with this historic publication' - Jeff Koons
'Girst elegantly unravels the skeins of Duchamp’s thinking. ‘The Duchamp Dictionary’ is an essential compendium for puzzling out an essential artist' - Richard Armstrong, Director Guggenheim Museum and Foundation
'It’s about time that a publication reveals the vastness of Duchamp’s influence and thinking in the 20th and 21st centuries. I have absolute praise for Girst’s achievement with this historic publication' - Jeff Koons
'Girst elegantly unravels the skeins of Duchamp’s thinking. ‘The Duchamp Dictionary’ is an essential compendium for puzzling out an essential artist' - Richard Armstrong, Director Guggenheim Museum and Foundation
Thomas Girst is a German author and has been Head of Cultural Engagement at the BMW Group since 2003.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500239179 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500239177 |
| Title | The Duchamp Dictionary |
| Author | Thomas Girst |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2014-04-07 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
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