Duchamps

Duchamps is a French surname most often encountered in reference to a family of artists active in Paris in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name is most associated with Marcel Duchamp (1887–1968), whose readymades and conceptual approach helped redefine modern art and influenced Dada and later movements. The family also includes Raymond Duchamp-Villon (1876–1918), a sculptor who contributed to early Cubism, and Gaston Duchamp (1875–1963), who published and painted under the pseudonym Jacques Villon. The three brothers were part of Parisian artistic circles and connected to the development of modern art through painting and sculpture. In art history, the Duchamps are noted for challenging traditional definitions of art, perception, and authorship. While Marcel is the best known internationally, the Duchamps collectively played a role in the broader discourse of modernism in the early 20th century. The surname remains primarily of historical interest and is most often discussed in relation to this Parisian artistic milieu. Etymology: Duchamp derives from French du champ, meaning "of the field."