- Paperback: 80 pages
- Publisher: Princeton University Press (2 Aug 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0691029458
- ISBN-13: 978-0691029450
- Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 17.3 x 0.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 890,400 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Jacob Epstein (1880-1959) was a pioneer of modern sculpture in Britain. Yet he always felt an outsider in his adopted country, subjected as he was to relentless attacks and vilification. With his determination to break the taboos surrounding the depiction of sexuality, and his use of expressive distortion of the figure in a manner modeled more on non-Western art than the classical ideal, he aroused hostility throughout his career. Such controversy has meant that considerable attention is paid to certain aspects of Epstein's long and productive career, while in other respects the true nature of his overall achievement has been overlooked. This book intends to redress the balance. It provides a fascinating account of a sculptor who had a profound influence on successive generations of artists--not only for his carving but also for his courage.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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I had searched may other art books and not found the detailed information contained in this book. I found it facinating. I wish I had found it earlier. I was most useful in conection with my art history essay. The description of the 'Rock Drill and how Epstein changed it after the war were necessary insights for my course.
The detailed descriptions of the work Epstein produced were not available in other books, especially his work after the 1920's. The colour plates of his sculptures and his preparatory line drawings brought them to life.
This book is a must for everyone who has an interest in modern art.
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