Contemporary Public Sculpture: Tradition, Transformation, and Controversy

by Harriet Senie F. and Harriet Senie

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In the twentieth century, public sculpture has changed almost beyond recognition. Works inspired by classical and renaissance traditions--imposing equestrian monuments and triumphal arches--have been replaced by works such as Claes Oldenburg's Clothespin and Christo's Running Fence. This break from tradition has led to radically different approaches to public sculpture--but not without bitter controversy in the art community and the general public.
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Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0195073185

ISBN13:9780195073188

Release Date:November 1992

Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA

Length:288 Pages

Weight:1.80 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 7.2" x 10.3"

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