Nude Descending Stair Staircase By Marcel Duchamp

Knowing the difference between a good painting and a bad painting is very difficult, even for an expert. I believe that the paintings should not be precise or real, maybe for some painters it is, in my opinion an artistic creation must be unique, that arises with the purpose of transmitting something special. A good work of art is the one that is difficult to forget, it is as if you enter a gallery full of paintings, and when you finish seeing them all, only a few are engraved in your memory, those that managed to capture your attention, arousing feelings and emotions. That is the painting that is worth admiring. But if I am in front of a painting that does not inspire me, there is no point in admiring it. I still find it difficult to appreciate the paintings in detail, some are very complex, try to understand the designs, color lines, space and shape, it is challenging for someone who does not know much about art. …show more content…
The first thing I think of is the title of the painting, but where is the staircase, or where is the nude, a woman or a man? I am lost and confused with this painting, is this a work of art? With all the respect to the painter, this for me is very similar to a harvest of corn. Perhaps, if Dutchman had changed the title of his work of art, this painting would have another meaning. I watched some videos that tried to explain the painting, saying that here were the legs, the torso, or the head. Even so, I cannot find any meaning to the painting. Jacob Lawrence's paintings are very easy to interpret, the title of the painting, the forms and colors make the painting speak for itself. The painter is able to portray in his best opinion about the daily life of the community. This would be a good subject because its base on immigration