Calder and Abstraction: From Avant-Garde to Iconic

Barron, Stephanie; Mark, Lisa Gabrielle

ISBN 10: 3791353098 / ISBN 13: 9783791353098

Published by Prestel USA (edition First Edition), 2013

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Synopsis:

Widely considered one of the most important artists of the twentieth century, Alexander Calder revolutionised modern sculpture - most significantly with his kinetic works, which Marcel Duchamp coined as "mobiles." Later in his career, Calder created enormous versions of these floating abstractions. Their arching forms, dynamic surfaces and sheer mass reflected his fascination with engineering and technology. This book focuses on Calder's earlier, interior-scaled works, which paved the way for the public works that continue to fascinate viewers around the world. Filled with images of Calder's elegant, colorful, floating shapes, this volume offers a number of critical texts that enrich our understanding of this innovative artist. Together with an illustrated exhibition chronology and bibliography, this in-depth and highly engaging volume offers something for every fan of Calder's work.

About the Author: Stephanie Barron is Senior Curator and Head of the Department of Modern Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Lisa Gabrielle Mark is Head of Publications at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Published in association with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Calder and Abstraction: From Avant-Garde to ...
Publisher: Prestel USA (edition First Edition)
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition.