Modern British Sculpture by Penelope Curtis
From Leighton to Lucas, this magnificent survey explores sculpture in Britain over the last 130 years. Considering the way in which sculpture mediates issues of national identity and how Britains links with its Empire have shaped its artistic output, the book also highlights the dialogues between British and international sculpture. The importance of the countrys landscape as a location and medium is examined, as is the perennial choice faced by the sculptor between figuration and abstraction. Sculpture has changed dramatically in the last century. Traditional materials have given way to expanded practices and the dematerialisation of the art object altogether. With incisive essays by a number of leading authorities, and including previously unpublished archive material and new bibliographic sources, this compelling book documents these seismic shifts.
Penelope Curtis was director at Tate Britain from 2010 to 2015.
Chris Stephens is head of displays and lead curator, modern British art, at Tate Britain.
Chris Stephens is head of displays and lead curator, modern British art, at Tate Britain.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781905711727 |
| ISBN 10 | 1905711727 |
| Title | Modern British Sculpture |
| Author | Penelope Curtis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Royal Academy of Arts |
| Year published | 2011-01-31 |
| Number of pages | 316 |
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