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Drawing on the knowledge of a lifetime of study, and the understanding of one who himself participated in the creative adventure of modern art, the late Sir Herbert Read traces the development of modern sculpture from Rodin to the present day and brings order into the apparently chaotic proliferation of styles and techniques during this period. 339 illus., 49 in color.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a very easy to read book. It covers all movements within the sculptural art arena. It explains the concepts and workings behind movements like Constructionist and Futurist to the more modern contempory artists. It is an ideal book for both the novice to the more seasoned artist who wish to gain more knowledge or just to brush-up.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
modern thinking without fuss
16 Jun 2002
Format:Paperback
Modern Sculpture takes us through the thoughts and ideas that finnished a stagnated era and gave birth to true creativity. It is written in a clear, very understandable way... without loosing its depth of insight. Beautifully presented and with a magnificent choice of sculptures.... fantastic reading!!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A must have for anyone serious about modernist sculpture
26 April 2006
Format:Paperback
Though not for the uninitiated, this book offers much in the way of theoretical interpretations and background information of various facets of the modernist movement. There are many fine photos and interesting quotes from the major sculptors from 1890-1960 or so. This reads like an old British professor giving a lecture he's done a million times, and who might like to hear himself talk. That's who Sir Read was, I imagine. There's much to be gleaned from these pages.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Beautifully written history of sculpture from the 1960s-1980s
13 Nov 2008
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The major players, majors works, dominant themes, and leading schools of thought all laid out through personal interviews and the artists' words. This is a quite immersive book for someone from outside of the art community whose knowledge of modern sculpture is fair, but not expert. I highly recommend it for at least those in similar situations to myself.
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