This piece consisted of a simple urinal upside down and signed “R. MUTT 1917” on the left side of the base. Dadaism succeeded by reducing the meaning of art to something as simple as placing an unpleasant object in an art gallery and deeming it worthy of being called a work of art. This would also grant it the same appreciation that a timeless masterpiece would receive. The smallest amount of work was assigned the same value as a significant work of art. This changed many things in the art world because Dadaism was a statement that reflected the public's emotions regarding the war. The Dadaists believed that nationalism was to blame for the outbreak of the First World War. The urinal was a statement that ridiculed the Renaissance and nationalism. The artists wanted to give voice to their idea that the war should end and opposition to the country's leadership. Before this art movement, the meaning of art was pleasant to look at because it consisted of accurate representations of objects. This fountain symbolized a new beginning for unconventional art and conformity in art