Art and Intention

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Resource: Ch. 3 of A World of Art

Examine Michelangelo's David on p. 52-53 in Ch. 3 of A World of Art.

View the following Closer Look Presentation on Marcel Duchamp, Nude Descending a Staircase.

Write a 200- to 300-word summary that answers the following:

  • Summarize the reaction of the public to Michelangelo's David and Marcel Duchamp's Nude Descending a Staircase.
  • What did contemporary viewers find objectionable about each work?
  • What are the reasons behind Duchamp's innovative approach to human form?
  • Does knowledge of the artist's inspiration enhance your appreciation of Nude Descending a Staircase?
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