Description |
145 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm. |
Series |
Phaidon focus : essential introductions to modern artists |
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Phaidon focus.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 145). |
Summary |
One of the pre-eminent American sculptors of the twentieth century, Smith was a powerful innovator. He introduced the industrial process of welding, and was able to manipulate metal into extraordinarily imaginative and varied compositions, using it literally to "draw in space." Pachner also sheds valuable light on Smith's prolific output of drawing, sketching, writing and photography. |
Contents |
Risks and rewards -- The early years -- The 1930s. Photography in the 1930s ; Welding ; Medals for dishonor -- War and its aftermath : the 1940s. Helmholtzian landscape ; Photographing sculpture -- Maturity : the 1950s. Drawings and sprays ; The working process -- Full flower : 1960-5. Voltri ; Cubi ; The fields -- Chronology -- List of works. |
Subject |
Smith, David, 1906-1965.
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Smith, David, 1906-1965 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Sculpture, American -- 20th century.
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Sculptors -- United States -- Biography.
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ISBN |
9780714861562 hardcover |
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0714861561 hardcover |
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