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Is “Fountain” really a work of art?
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Selected thesis
Duchamp's "Fountain" is a work of art.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
"Fountain" has rich symbolic meanings about the relationship between art, the artist, and society.
Pro claim 2
Like many celebrated works of art, "Fountain" gave viewers very strong emotions.
Con claim 1
"Fountain" does not possess the aesthetic beauty that characterizes fine art.
Con claim 2
Art should be an artist's creation, not objects the artist found.