found object en · NOUN
Etymology
A calque of French objet trouvé.
Meanings
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A 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 76:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| found objects | Number=Plur | lexicographic |