American Masters of Sculpture by Charles H. Caffin

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Author Caffin, Charles H. (Charles Henry), 1854-1918
Title American Masters of Sculpture
Being Brief Appreciations of Some American Sculptors and of Some Phases of Sculpture in America
Note Reading ease score: 50.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Augustus Saint-Gaudens -- George Grey Barnard -- John Quincy Adams Ward -- Daniel Chester French -- Frederick Macmonnies -- Paul Weyland Bartlett -- Herbert Adams -- Charles Henry Niehaus -- Olin Levi Warner -- Solon Hannibal Borglum -- Victor David Brenner -- The decorative motive -- The ideal motive.
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Summary "American Masters of Sculpture" by Charles H. Caffin is a collection of critical appreciations written in the early 20th century. This work examines prominent American sculptors and key phases of sculpture in America, focusing on artists such as Augustus Saint-Gaudens and George Grey Barnard. The book likely delves into the historical development and cultural significance of sculpture in the United States. The opening portion introduces the historical context of American sculpture, highlighting the transformative events around the Centennial Exhibition in 1876. Caffin describes earlier American sculptors who often trained in European traditions, primarily in Italy but later shifted towards creating works inspired by their American environment. He emphasizes how the evolution of taste and a growing sense of national identity influenced sculptors to create memorials that resonate with contemporary social values, culminating in a more confident and expressive American sculpture scene. The introduction lays the groundwork for further exploration of individual sculptors, their techniques, and the broader themes of their artistic contributions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class NB: Fine Arts: Sculpture
Subject Sculptors -- United States
Category Text
EBook-No. 59700
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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