This book presents a compelling account of the life and works of one of the most admired and critically acclaimed sculptors of his generation - Alexander Calder (1898-1976), celebrated American sculptor and artist. Calder's distinguished career spanned much of the 20th century and he is acclaimed as the most influential sculptor of recent times. Born into a family of eminent, though more classically trained artists, Calder utilized his inventive genius to radically change the course of modern art. He began by developing a new method of sculpting - bending and twisting wire - essentially 'drawing' three-dimensional figures in space. He is famous for the invention of the mobile, whose suspended, abstract elements move and balance in changing harmony. Calder also dedicated himself to outdoor sculpture in steel and many of his works grace public plazas in cities throughout the world.
- ISBN10 8434312069
- ISBN13 9788434312067
- Publish Date 31 July 2009
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 27 January 2016
- Publish Country ES
- Imprint Ediciones Poligrafa
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 96
- Language English