There is an elite group of artwork considered by art historians to be masterpieces. Many of these works changed the direction and function of fine art by abandoning traditional notions of aesthetics. Explore the impact and significance of famous artists and their innovative artwork. Suggested Sites: Fountain - discover the history of the ready-made urinal exhibited by Duchamp in 1917. The Ambassadors - arguments and interpretations regarding the contents and representations in the Renaissance painting. Spiral Jetty - geographical facts and descriptions of the spiral form created in 1970 by Robert Smithson. |
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