Meanings
plural found objects
- artA natural object, or one manufactured for some other purpose, considered as a work of art.
Over a period of years David brought me a series of found objects to use in my work. I treasure those objects too much to use them. Rick Lowe of Project Row Houses [in Houston] has evolved from a young, hard-working artist whose found art is cultural preservation.
2016, Robert Craig Bunch, The Art of Found Objects: Interviews with Texas Artists, page 76Synonyms: objet trouvé, ready-made
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA natural object, or one manufactured for some other purpose, considered as a work of art.
Origin
A calque of French objet trouvé.
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