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Contemporary American Sculpture
Hardcover
American Art - GeneralSculpture & Installation
ISBN13: 9781025404707
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 378
Weight: 1.55
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Contemporary American Sculpture is a comprehensive survey and authoritative record of the sculptural arts in the United States during the late 1920s. Compiled during a significant flourishing of American public art and neoclassicism, this work showcases the diverse range of styles, themes, and techniques that defined the era's leading artists.
Presented under the leadership of A.A. Weinman, the esteemed sculptor and president of the National Sculpture Society, the volume serves as an essential gallery of the period's most significant achievements. From monumental civic works and architectural adornments to intimate portraiture and decorative bronzes, the collection illustrates the transition from classical traditions to the early whispers of modernism. It highlights the technical mastery of materials such as stone, bronze, and clay, reflecting the cultural aspirations and aesthetic values of early 20th-century America.
As an invaluable primary resource for art historians and collectors, Contemporary American Sculpture offers a unique window into the professional standards and creative output of a generation that shaped the visual identity of American cities. The work remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the American Renaissance and the evolution of three-dimensional art in the Western world.
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