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Contemporary Sculpture: An Evolution in Volume and Space

Contemporary Sculpture: An Evolution in Volume and Space

Giedion-Welcker, Carola Comp

Hardcover

Art Criticism & TheoryArt HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 125821718X
ISBN13: 9781258217181
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 17 2011
Pages: 426
Weight: 2.79
Height: 0.94 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Contemporary Sculpture: An Evolution In Volume And Space by Carola Giedion-Welcker is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of sculpture in the 20th century. The book traces the development of sculpture from its traditional forms to the innovative and experimental works of contemporary artists.The book begins with an overview of the historical context of sculpture, including the influence of ancient Greek and Roman art, as well as the impact of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. From there, Giedion-Welcker examines the emergence of modern sculpture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the work of Auguste Rodin and Constantin Brancusi.The book then moves on to explore the various movements and styles that have emerged in sculpture over the past century, including Cubism, Futurism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, and Conceptual Art. Throughout the book, Giedion-Welcker provides detailed analysis of the works of key artists, including Pablo Picasso, Henry Moore, Alexander Calder, Louise Bourgeois, and Richard Serra.Contemporary Sculpture: An Evolution In Volume And Space is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of sculpture, as well as for artists and art students looking to deepen their understanding of the medium. The book is richly illustrated with over 300 photographs and includes a comprehensive bibliography and index.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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