The Spirit of American Sculpture (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162757452)

The Spirit of American Sculpture is a comprehensive book written by Adeline Adams that explores the history of American sculpture from its inception to the modern era. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different period in American sculpture. The first section delves into the early days of American sculpture, including the work of artists such as Hiram Powers and Thomas Crawford. The second section focuses on the rise of the American Renaissance and the work of artists such as Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Daniel Chester French. The third section of the book covers the early 20th century, including the work of sculptors such as Paul Manship and Isamu Noguchi. The fourth section explores the mid-20th century, including the work of artists such as Alexander Calder and Louise Nevelson. Finally, the fifth section covers contemporary American sculpture, including the work of artists such as Jeff Koons and Maya Lin.Throughout the book, Adams provides detailed analysis of each artist's work, as well as their influences and contributions to American sculpture. The book also includes numerous illustrations, including photographs of sculptures and sketches by the artists themselves. Overall, The Spirit of American Sculpture is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American art, and a valuable resource for scholars and students of art history.1929. Written for the National Sculpture Society. Contents: Mrs. Patience Wright Speaks the Prologue; Our Blithe Beginning Days; Of Three Leaders, and of Moral Earnestness in Art: John Quincy Adams Ward, Augustus Saint-Gaudens; Daniel Chester French; Of Expositions and Collaborations; The Statue and the Bust and the Ideal Figure; Our Equestrian Statues; The Art of Relief, High and Low; Of Garden Sculpture and Ornament; Of Small Bronzes and Great Crafts; The National Sculpture Society; Influences, Going and Coming; and After Six Years.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.

Author: Adeline Adams
ISBN-10: 1162757450
ISBN-13: 9781162757452
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 270
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.57d