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ISBN-10: 1-84484-464-1
ISBN-13: 9781844844647
Publisher: Sirrocco-Parkstone International
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Year: August 1, 2007
Edition: French and German Edition
Number of pages: 544
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 1-84484-464-1
ISBN-13: 9781844844647
Publisher: Sirrocco-Parkstone International
Country:
Year: August 1, 2007
Edition: French and German Edition
Number of pages: 544
Binding: Hardcover
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Patrick Bade, Victoria Charles, Sara Costello, Joseph Manca
Parkstone Press; 2007
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From the Antiquity to the twentieth century, this sculpture collection offers a truly original vision of Western art. Here are the most sensual and harmonious masterworks to the most provocative and minimalist sculptures. Sculpture shapes the world and our concept of beauty, leaving everlasting silhouettes and always creating new intriguing ones. These masterworks are the mirror of an era, of an artist and his public and through this sculpture gallery, one visits not only the history of art, but History as well. Between the acclaimed ideals of beauty and the most controversial works, 1000 Sculptures of Genius will give you a true panoramic view of Western sculpture. Along with numerous references, comments on masterworks and biographies, this work enables the reader to rediscover the Western world heritage and is the perfect guide for art students and statuary lovers.
From the Antiquity to the twentieth century, this sculpture collection offers a truly original vision of Western art. Here are the most sensual and harmonious masterworks to the most provocative and minimalist sculptures. Sculpture shapes the world and our concept of beauty, leaving everlasting silhouettes and always creating new intriguing ones. These masterworks are the mirror of an era, of an artist and his public and through this sculpture gallery, one visits not only the history of art, but History as well. Between the acclaimed ideals of beauty and the most controversial works, 1000 Sculptures of Genius will give you a true panoramic view of Western sculpture. Along with numerous references, comments on masterworks and biographies, this work enables the reader to rediscover the Western world heritage and is the perfect guide for art students and statuary lovers.
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1000 KABOOM !!! 
A venerable explosion of sculptures. From ancient greek to modern abstract installation art. Yes as promiced 1000 beautiful sculptures. Whether you're into art/sculpture or you have a newfound curiosity this book is sure to delight you. Arranged into chapter categories: Antiquity … Middle Ages … Renaissance … Baroque … and the oh so Modern (impressionism, neoclassism, minimalism, abstract, etc.). From familiar Michelangelo 'Pieta', Degas 'Dancer', Moore 'Reclining Figure' to shockers like Cesar 'Compression', Jones 'Chair', Nevelson 'Reflected Shadows'. A to Z: Abakanowicz, Anselmo, Dali, Gauguin yes Gauguin, Judd, Man Ray, Matisse, Picasso, Pigalle, Rodin, Zurn. Just an amazing book of beautifully photographed sculptures & sculptures & sculptures. These are only 'western art' sculptures and no 'land art' sculptures are included. These masterworks are commented upon only briefly at the intro of each chapter. So if its context you're looking for its really basic here. If your collection has 20 volumes of just 1 book this is a great addition to your basis of sculpture panorama. And simply a joyful pleasure to view.
A venerable explosion of sculptures. From ancient greek to modern abstract installation art. Yes as promiced 1000 beautiful sculptures. Whether you're into art/sculpture or you have a newfound curiosity this book is sure to delight you. Arranged into chapter categories: Antiquity … Middle Ages … Renaissance … Baroque … and the oh so Modern (impressionism, neoclassism, minimalism, abstract, etc.). From familiar Michelangelo 'Pieta', Degas 'Dancer', Moore 'Reclining Figure' to shockers like Cesar 'Compression', Jones 'Chair', Nevelson 'Reflected Shadows'. A to Z: Abakanowicz, Anselmo, Dali, Gauguin yes Gauguin, Judd, Man Ray, Matisse, Picasso, Pigalle, Rodin, Zurn. Just an amazing book of beautifully photographed sculptures & sculptures & sculptures. These are only 'western art' sculptures and no 'land art' sculptures are included. These masterworks are commented upon only briefly at the intro of each chapter. So if its context you're looking for its really basic here. If your collection has 20 volumes of just 1 book this is a great addition to your basis of sculpture panorama. And simply a joyful pleasure to view.
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