Ronald Bladen sculpture:

Best known for his monumental sculptures, Ronald Bladen (1918-1988) was regarded as an artistic forerunner by such minimalist artists as Donald Judd, Sol Lewitt, and Carl Andre. But in contrast to the matter-of-fact work of these artists, Bladen's pieces evoke the emotional power of sculpture,...

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1. Verfasser: Mattison, Robert Saltonstall (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Bladen, Ronald 1918-1988 (MitwirkendeR), Di Suvero, Mark 1933- (VerfasserIn eines Geleitwortes)
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Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New York ; London Abbeville Press Publishers [2019]
Ausgabe:First edition
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Zusammenfassung:Best known for his monumental sculptures, Ronald Bladen (1918-1988) was regarded as an artistic forerunner by such minimalist artists as Donald Judd, Sol Lewitt, and Carl Andre. But in contrast to the matter-of-fact work of these artists, Bladen's pieces evoke the emotional power of sculpture, what the artist called "presence." His objects fill entire rooms, pressing outward against the walls and ceiling; his themes include the force of gravity, the dynamism of planar surfaces, the impact of scale, and confrontation with the viewer. This splendidly illustrated volume presents a comprehensive overview of Bladen's career: his breakthrough sculptures such as Three Elements (1965), a standout at the Jewish Museum's legendary Primary Structures exhibition, later acquired by the Museum of Modern Art; his monumental outdoor commissions of the late 1960s through the 1980s; and his intricate reflective wall reliefs of the 1980s. Bladen's working models and drawings are examined in detail, and his early career as a painter is considered in the light of his later work. Also included are selections from the critical literature on Bladen, and an illustrated chronology of his life and work
Beschreibung:167 Seiten Illustrationen 30 cm
ISBN:9780789213389