Curtis, Penelope
Sculpture
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300227222
- author:
- Curtis, Penelope
- format:
- Hardback (01 Sep 2017)
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 324
- Dimensions:
- 24.64 x 18.8 x 2.79 centimetres
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Sculpture Vertical, Horizontal, Closed, Open by Penelope Curtis explores the fundamental functions shared by various three-dimensional objects. By examining sundials, mirrors, graves, way-markers, fountains and contemporary art, Curtis reveals unexpected affinities between works of different periods and types. The book proposes that sculpture is more than just a visual art form, but rather an integral part of our experiences and rites of passage. Curtis argues that many three-dimensional objects use a shared vocabulary of qualities such as vertical, horizontal, closed and open to create meaning. This ensemble places the viewer at its heart, on the threshold of both sculpture and change. By redefining our understanding of sculpture, this book offers a fresh perspective on how art works.
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