"found object" meaning in All languages combined

See found object on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: found objects [plural]
Etymology: A calque of French objet trouvé. Etymology templates: {{cog|fr|objet trouvé}} French objet trouvé Head templates: {{en-noun}} found object (plural found objects)
  1. (art) A natural object, or one manufactured for some other purpose, considered as a work of art. Categories (topical): Art Synonyms: objet trouvé Holonyms: found art
    Sense id: en-found_object-en-noun-ORxaTrXc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: art, arts

Inflected forms

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          "langcode": "en",
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            "Society",
            "All topics",
            "Fundamental"
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        }
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          "ref": "2016, Robert Craig Bunch, The Art of Found Objects: Interviews with Texas Artists, page 76:",
          "text": "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.",
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        ],
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          "manufacture",
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        ],
        [
          "purpose",
          "purpose"
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        [
          "work of art",
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        ]
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