Chapter 1
The birth of a viral sensation
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Chapter 2
The art of eating the art
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Chapter 3
The six million dollar auction
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Chapter 4
The philosophy of conceptual art
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The six million dollar banana
Ch 4 · The philosophy of conceptual art
andy The banana serves as a satirical mirror reflecting the absurdity of modern art prices.
Fun Fact
Duchamp's urinal: In 1917, Marcel Duchamp submitted a standard porcelain urinal to an art exhibition, changing art history forever.
andy Conceptual art prioritizes ideas and meanings over physical craftsmanship and materials.
Glossary
conceptual art (noun)
Art in which the idea or concept is considered more important than the finished art object. Maurizio Cattelan's Comedian, a duct-taped banana, exemplified this genre by selling at Sotheby's in 2024.
Art in which the idea or concept is considered more important than the finished art object. Maurizio Cattelan's Comedian, a duct-taped banana, exemplified this genre by selling at Sotheby's in 2024.
Quiz
Which of the following best describes the artistic style of Maurizio Cattelan's career?
Quiz
Which French artist is considered the pioneer of conceptual art with his 1917 urinal sculpture 'Fountain'?