Noun

Singular found object

Plural found objects

found object (plural found objects)

  1. a natural object, or one manufactured for some other purpose, considered as a work of art

Synonyms

From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Sat Feb 6 06:58:53 2010

The term found art—more commonly found object (French: objet trouvé) or readymade—describes art created from the undisguised, but often modified, use of objects that are not normally considered art, often because they already have a non-art function. Marcel Duchamp was the originator of this in the early 20th century.

Found art derives its identity as art from the designation placed upon it by the artist. The context into which it is placed (e.g. a gallery or museum) is usually also a highly relevant factor. The idea of dignifying commonplace objects in this way was originally a shocking challenge to the accepted distinction between what was considered art as opposed to not art. Although it may now be accepted in the art world as a viable practice, it continues to arouse questioning, as with the Tate Gallery's Turner Prize exhibition of Tracey Emin's My Bed, which consisted literally of her unmade and dishevelled bed. In this sense the artist gives the audience time and a stage to contemplate an object. Appreciation of found art in this way can prompt philosophical reflection in the observer.

Found art, however, has to have the artist's input, at the very least an idea about it, i.e. the artist's designation of the object as art, which is nearly always reinforced with a title. There is mostly also some degree of modification of the object, although not to the extent that it cannot be recognised. The modification may lead to it being designated a "modified", "interpreted" or "adapted" found object.

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Sat Feb 20 02:10:49 2010

How many of you found your Art degree worthless?
Q. Whether it was Graphic Design, Illustration, Computer Arts, etc. ? Or was it worthwhile.
Asked by www.sozintara.blogspot.com - Tue Apr 17 17:04:52 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I know many people who have some sort of art degree. Although some do not do the best financially, all of them are happy they went to school for art. There is something about them all, something amazing in the way they all live life. An artist is a blessing to society. Art is never a waste of time.
Answered by the_wun_hu_nose - Tue Apr 17 17:18:40 2007

how can the greatest truth be found in art than science?
Q. there is a debate where i have to prove that the greatest truth can be found in art than science, and ya...I seriously need help!!! Thanks I know!!! i should have been on the other side, but the teacher wont let me :( . grr ,
Asked by Salman A - Mon Nov 3 06:57:17 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I guess in order to find the "greatest truth" in art, you first need to find the difference between art and science, and their different method of approaching to fulfill its goal. Find what science is incapable of, and connect that with art. For example, science deals with knowledge, and art deals with emotion. Science is capable of explaining firing neurons and how we are aware of our current environment, but science cannot touch our imaginations/emotions at the deepest level, just what area of brain is activated. I think art is like a communication between two souls, in a unique way, between the artist and the observer. Science says we are just chunk of meat, art is focused on our emotions, maybe emotion is within the realm of… [cont.]
Answered by Ass ito - Mon Nov 3 07:31:01 2008

Where Can I find art lessons?
Q. Where could I find an art teacher that gives privat lessons and is it possible to find a manga/anime teacher.?I've found online tutorials but thats all.
Asked by Tala - Thu Jan 11 19:50:19 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I am an art teacher...not into anime though...anything else you would like to learn?
Answered by Jax - Thu Jan 11 20:56:08 2007

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Mon Mar 1 05:28:26 2010

See also:

  • Yahoo! Groups: AssemblageArtYahoo! Groups: AssemblageArt
    groups.yahoo.com
    For established or emerging assemblage artist or even interested in theoretical or art historical discussion of assemblage art. Critiques, discussion, marketing, methods, materials are all topics which many may be interested in exploring.
  • Tribe: Altered BooksTribe: Altered Books
    alteredbooks.tribe.net
    Group for those obsessed with altering books, collage and Antiquarian Art. All things paper and pulp including textiles.
  • The Zymoglyphic MuseumThe Zymoglyphic Museum
    zymoglyphic.org
    Contains art, artifacts, and natural history from the Zymoglyphic culture, whose creative output relies mainly on the assemblage of natural objects.
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