Duchamp: Biography & Legacy

Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) revolutionized art in the 20th century. Understanding his life and methods is essential for understanding what FromSoftware has accomplished.

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4/15/2026

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Preliminary Works (1911-1918)
The Readymades As An Era (1915-1920)
Rhonda Shearer
Chess

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Preliminary Works

1911-1918: From Cubism through the preliminary studies for The Large Glass.

The Readymades Era

1915-1920: The revolutionary period of Fountain, Bottle Rack, and conceptual art.

Chess & Beyond

1920-1968: The "retirement" that secretly produced Étant donnés.

Preliminary Works (1911-1918)#

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The Readymades As An Era (1915-1920)#

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Rhonda Shearer#

For a detailed examination of Rhonda Shearer's groundbreaking research into the readymades, see the dedicated page.

Chess#

For an in-depth exploration of Duchamp's chess career and its artistic significance, see the dedicated page.