Contemporary American Sculpture

378 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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"Contemporary American Sculpture" serves as a comprehensive and authoritative survey of the sculptural arts in the United States during the late 1920s. This expansive work captures a pivotal moment in American art history, showcasing the diverse styles and technical mastery of numerous artists who defined the era. From monumental civic works to intimate studio pieces, the collection illustrates the transition from classical traditions to the more modernist sensibilities that began to take root in the early 20th century.The volume provides a detailed visual and critical record of the craftsmanship prevalent in the American landscape, featuring contributions from various renowned sculptors of the time. It highlights the prominence of bronze casting, stone carving, and the use of allegorical and realist forms that dominated public spaces and private galleries alike. Beyond its artistic merit, "Contemporary American Sculpture" acts as a vital historical document, preserving the aesthetic values and cultural aspirations of the period. For art historians, collectors, and enthusiasts of classical and modern sculpture, this work offers an invaluable look at the legacy of American plastic arts during a time of significant national growth and artistic evolution.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025425900
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Legare Street Press