Duchamp's Last Day (ekphrasis) [Paperback] Shambroom, Donald

Description: Duchamp's Last Day (ekphrasis) [Paperback] Shambroom, Donald Product Overview Published on the fiftieth anniversary of Marcel Duchamp’s death, _Duchamp’s Last Day_ offers a radical reading of the artist’s final hours. Just moments after Duchamp died, his closest friend Man Ray took a photograph of him. His face is wan; his eyes are closed; he appears calm. Taking this image as a point of departure, Donald Shambroom begins to examine the surrounding context—the dinner with Man Ray and another friend, Robert Lebel, the night Duchamp died, the conversations about his own death at that dinner and elsewhere, and the larger question of whether this radical artist’s death can be read as an extension of his work. Shambroom’s in-depth research into this final night, and his analysis of the photograph, feeds into larger questions about the very nature of artworks and authorship which Duchamp raised in his lifetime. In the case of this mysterious and once long-lost photograph, who is the author? Man Ray or Duchamp? Is it an artwork or merely a record? Has the artist himself turned into one of his own readymades? A fascinating essay that is both intimate and steeped in art history, _Duchamp’s Last Day_ is filled with intricate details from decades of research into this peculiar encounter between art, life, and death. Shambroom’s book is a wonderful study of one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century. Details Publisher : David Zwirner Books (November 20, 2018) Language : English Paperback : 72 pages ISBN-10 : 4 ISBN-13 : 74 Item Weight : 2.12 ounces Dimensions : 4.25 x 0.2 x 7 inches Best Sellers Rank: #979,419 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,006 in Sociology of Death (Books) #1,476 in Individual Artist Monographs #4,550 in Essays (Books) #1,006 in Sociology of Death (Books) Quality Products Have peace of mind knowing that your order will arrive original factory sealed packaging. That means that you'll have the full force of the manufacturer's warranty to protect your purchase. Fast and Free Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay additional for shipping, especially slow shipping? We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again!

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