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Contemporary Sculpture: An Evolution in Volume and Space

Contemporary Sculpture: An Evolution in Volume and Space

Giedion-Welcker, Carola Comp

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral ArtSculpture & Installation

ISBN10: 1258219441
ISBN13: 9781258219444
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Published: Oct 29 2011
Pages: 426
Weight: 2.10
Height: 0.87 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Contemporary Sculpture: An Evolution In Volume And Space is a comprehensive book by Carola Giedion-Welcker that explores the evolution of sculpture in the modern era. The book takes a detailed look at the various movements, styles, and techniques that have shaped contemporary sculpture, from the early 20th century to the present day. The book is divided into five parts, each of which covers a different period in the history of sculpture. The first part focuses on the early 20th century and the emergence of modernism, while the second part explores the development of abstract sculpture in the 1920s and 1930s. The third part looks at the post-war period and the rise of figurative sculpture, while the fourth part examines the minimalist and conceptual art movements of the 1960s and 1970s. The final part of the book covers contemporary sculpture from the 1980s to the present day.Throughout the book, Giedion-Welcker provides detailed analysis and commentary on the works of key sculptors, including Constantin Brancusi, Henry Moore, Louise Bourgeois, Richard Serra, and Anish Kapoor. She also explores the various materials and techniques used by sculptors, from traditional materials like marble and bronze to newer materials like plastic and fiberglass.Overall, Contemporary Sculpture: An Evolution In Volume And Space is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and development of sculpture in the modern era. With its detailed analysis and comprehensive coverage of the subject, the book is sure to be of interest to scholars, students, and art lovers alike.A Revised And Enlarged Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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