| Edition |
First edition |
| Description |
167 p. : ill.(some color) ; 30 cm |
| Note |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Contents |
Artists on Bladen -- Three Elements and Primary Structures -- Going off the wall : from painting to sculpture, 1956-63 -- How do you make the inside the outside? : the seminal sculptures, 1966-72 -- Works to enter experience and memory : public commissions, 1969-83 -- "This model represents a dream of mine." Drawings, maquettes, and models -- A painter amid poets : the San Francisco years, 1939-56 -- Bringing the light inside : the light elements, 1983-88 |
| Summary |
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 |
| Subject |
Bladen, Ronald, 1918-1988 -- Criticism and interpretation
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| Alt Author |
Bladen, Ronald, 1918-1988
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Di Suvero, Mark
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| ISBN |
9780789213389 |
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