Question

A sculpture of an iron with nails attached to the bottom by Marcel Duchamp.

What was Marcel Duchamp’s intention for the piece seen above?
a.
to rebel against classical art
b.
to shock the art critics
c.
to change the meaning of a common household item
d.
to submit a new invention idea

Answer 1

Marcel Duchamp's intention for the piece, which is likely a reference to his work "Fountain" (a urinal) or other similar works, was primarily to challenge the conventional notions of art and to change the context and meaning of everyday objects. Therefore, the most fitting answer would be:

c. to change the meaning of a common household item.