Alexander Calder: Minimal Maximal, Prestel, 2021

‘The book also looks at how Calder’s small-scale sculptures echoed the public spectacle of his larger pieces, creating a “private drama” that encouraged direct participation. Whatever the size, Calder’s works employed movement and interaction in unpredictable ways, and this enlightening book helps readers appreciate the important continuity of his oeuvre.’

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  • Format Book
  • Year 2021
  • Client/Publisher Prestel
  • Size 213mm x 260mm
Alexander Calder, born in 1898, was an American sculptor and a member of an artistic family, his father was a sculptor, and his mother and grandfather were accomplished artists. Calder is best known for his wire sculptures and mobile artwork, which is a form of kinetic art that achieves balance and movement through precise weighting and suspension. Explore related designers including Fernand Léger and Jean Arp. See also Constructivism and 1930s graphic design history.

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Alexander Calder: Minimal Maximal, Prestel, 2021
Alexander Calder: Minimal Maximal, Prestel, 2021
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