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Learn About the Final Artworks of 8 Legendary Artists

[related_articles] Marcel Duchamp, Given: 1. The Waterfall, 2. The Illuminating Gas, 1946–66 Image courtesy of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. For approximately 2 decades, Duchamp worked on his final artwork in secret, leading everyone to believe that he had abandoned his craft altogether.

Are These the World's Funniest Paintings? We Think So!

Chanler, 1913 When the 1913 Armory Show brought work by Duchamp, Picasso, and Matisse to New York for their first major show, not all viewers appreciated their style.

These Famous Artworks Were Once Considered SCANDALOUS

Marcel Duchamp, Fountain , 1917 Despite being controversial in its time of conception, Fountain by the Dada experimentalist Marcel Duchamp made history. It pioneered the conceptual art movement that continues to this day.

15 Stunning Places That a Lot of Tourists Don't Know About

The Cave of Saint Marcel d’Ardeche, France The cave of Saint-Marcel-d’Ardeche) is located in the region of Rhône in the French Alps. This is a huge network of caves with stunning crystal clear water and colorful rocks.

11 Precious Romantic Quotes to Rekindle Relationships

." — Marcel Proust Related Collection: Get Inspired for the Day with This Collection of Beautiful Life Quotes "To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with." — Mark Twain "Forgiveness is the oil of all relationships." — Anonymous "Love does not consist in gazing at each other

Embrace Gratitude: 11 Quotes to Elevate Your Life

-Marcel Proust Related Article: Quotes On Mistakes That Will Get You Through Tough Times! 8. “Wear gratitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life.” -Rumi 9.

15 Stunning Winning Shots from Nikon's Small World Contest

Marcel Clemens, Verona, Veneto, Italy. Electrical arc between a pin and a wire. 3. 3rd Place, Chris Romaine, Kandid Kush, Port Townsend, Washington, USA. Leaf of a cannabis plant. The bulbous glands are trichomes. The bubbles inside are cannabinoid vesicles. 4. 4th Place, Dr.

This Ferrari Has Just Become The Most Expensive Car Ever

World-renowned Ferrari historian, Marcel Massini, has also predicted that he believes that the car will change hands for over $100 million if it’s sold in the next five years, adding that it was his personal belief that this is among the best 250 GTOs in existence today.

13 Unusual Vintage Vehicles You’ve Probably Never Seen

A propeller-driven Hélica car (also known as 'The plane without wings') from the 1920s built by Frenchman Marcel Leyat. Image source - Wikimedia Commons 10. A one-wheel motorcycle from 1933. It was built by M. Goventosa of Udine, Italy, and was capable of speeds of 150 km/h, or about 93 mph.

These Inventors Changed the World Forever

He patented his invention in 1938 before it was bought by Marcel Bich, who in turn created the Bic ballpoint pen. 8.

Witness 10 of the Most Beautiful Churches in Paris!

The place became famous thanks to the funerals of the famous French writers Guy de Maupassant and Marcel Proust taking place there. image source: Bored Panda 10 Extraordinary Pictures of Parisian Churches history, France, Paris, unique, Christianity, Churches, design and photography, Amazing images,

Five Fascinating Prehistoric Cave Paintings All Should See

The cave paintings were first discovered by 18-year-old Marcel Ravidat in 1940 when his dog fell in a hole, which was the entrance to the massive cave complex.

Discover 10 of the Most Beautiful Churches in Paris

The place became famous thanks to the funerals of the famous French writers Guy de Maupassant and Marcel Proust taking place there. image source: Bored Panda 10 Extraordinary Pictures of Parisian Churches history, France, Paris, unique, Christianity, Churches, design and photography, Amazing images,

10 Famous French Paintings That Will Captivate You

La Danse (Dance) Artist: Henri Matisse Year: 1910 Along with Duchamp and Picasso, Matisse is considered one of the most influential figures of modern art. This painting was created by Matisse as part of a two-painting commission for Russian art collector, Sergei Shchukin.

These Amazing Astronomy Photos Will Leave You Speechless!

The Eagle Nebula by Marcel Drechsler The Eagle Nebula is a young open cluster of stars, surrounded by hot hydrogen gas in the constellation of Serpens and lies at a distance of 7,000 light years from Earth.

Can You Look At These Animals Without Grinning?

Marcel Proust "Happiness is a warm puppy." Charles M. Schulz "I've got nothing to do today but smile." Paul Simon "Sanity and happiness are an impossible combination." Mark Twain "The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up." Mark Twain "Happiness depends upon ourselves."

The Unbelievable Beauty of the Night's Sky...

The Moon and Antelao by Marcel Gilia, Italy A late afternoon at San Vito di Cadore in Italy, while the moon shines upon Mount Antelao. 12. Green and Purple Explosion by Ron Enegvo, Norway This photographer lives in Norway and has seen the northern lights aplenty.