Found Object
The term known as ‘found object’ or ‘objet trouvé’ is usually associated with Dada and Surrealist art movements of the 20th century. It denotes the practice of using props and other unsightly commonplace materials in a work of art. It's an idea that pushes the boundaries of what constitutes art by turning ordinary items into forms of artistic representation. It originated as a reaction to the mass industrialization and commercialization of several goods during this causes, representing a break from conventional artistic representations. One of the most striking milestones in the popularization of ‘found objects’ is connected to the readymades of Marcel Duchamp, for example, his shocking artwork "Fountain", where the ‘canvas’ is a urinal. Duchamp’s contrarian perspective on traditional art processes and his focus on the ideas behind the piece instead of its execution has lots of influence on many future generations of artists.  Another of the principal ‘fathers’ of contemporaneity associated with found objects is Pablo Picasso, especially with regard to his works in assemblage number sculptures. He established modern sculpture by incorporating unmodified recognized objects into his artworks. His radical approach to using commonplace materials blurred the distinction between the object of art and art itself. In addition, the case of Louise Nevelson, who created spectacular sculptures out of used wood pieces rather than industrial materials, illustrates how discarded objects could be turned into sophisticated art pieces. Nevelson's intricate sculptures demonstrate her mastery in transforming objectsof little artistic significance into symbols that invoke intense emotions and meanings. The incorporation of such materials is still widespread in contemporary art, focalized in areas of critique related to consumerism, environmental friendly practices and cultural issues. The neccessity of creating context from nothing is attested by the long lasting existence of so-called "found objects" in art. It makes the public rethink the significance of art and life in front of their very eyes.
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