objet trouvé
art
Also known as: found object
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The term objet trouvé is French for "found object." In the early 20th century, artists began to challenge traditional definitions of art. They proposed that any object could be considered art if its aesthetic value was recognized.
This concept applies to both naturally occurring objects and man-made items not originally intended as art, such as scrap metal or car parts, which are then displayed as art. The term is synonymous with "found object."12
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