New Zealand Sculpture: A History
Charting the growth of sculpture from the era of British imports and influence to the more confident expression of the 20th and 21st centuries, this leading study in New Zealand art tells the enthralling story of a form that has become stronger in recent years. Envisioning a new popularity for sculpting with the establishment of several outdoor sculpture walks, this updated edition includes a chapter discussing New Zealand sculpture’s international reach, its role at Venice Biennales, and the importance of overseas-based New Zealand sculptors such as Francis Upritchard and Ronnie van Hout. Ideal for art lovers and educational institutions alike, this analysis also includes a general bibliography and reading lists for each major artist.
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New Zealand Sculpture: A History
Charting the growth of sculpture from the era of British imports and influence to the more confident expression of the 20th and 21st centuries, this leading study in New Zealand art tells the enthralling story of a form that has become stronger in recent years. Envisioning a new popularity for sculpting with the establishment of several outdoor sculpture walks, this updated edition includes a chapter discussing New Zealand sculpture’s international reach, its role at Venice Biennales, and the importance of overseas-based New Zealand sculptors such as Francis Upritchard and Ronnie van Hout. Ideal for art lovers and educational institutions alike, this analysis also includes a general bibliography and reading lists for each major artist.
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New Zealand Sculpture: A History

New Zealand Sculpture: A History

by Michael Dunn
New Zealand Sculpture: A History

New Zealand Sculpture: A History

by Michael Dunn

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Charting the growth of sculpture from the era of British imports and influence to the more confident expression of the 20th and 21st centuries, this leading study in New Zealand art tells the enthralling story of a form that has become stronger in recent years. Envisioning a new popularity for sculpting with the establishment of several outdoor sculpture walks, this updated edition includes a chapter discussing New Zealand sculpture’s international reach, its role at Venice Biennales, and the importance of overseas-based New Zealand sculptors such as Francis Upritchard and Ronnie van Hout. Ideal for art lovers and educational institutions alike, this analysis also includes a general bibliography and reading lists for each major artist.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781869402778
Publisher: Auckland University Press
Publication date: 10/01/2002
Pages: 250
Product dimensions: 11.00(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.85(d)

About the Author

Michael Dunn is the former head of the Elam School of Fine Arts and the department of art history at the University of Auckland. He is the author of Contemporary Painting in New Zealand, Nerli: An Italian Painter in the South Pacific, and New Zealand Painting: A Concise History. He is the coeditor of Frances Hodgkins: Paintings and Drawings.
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