Constantin Brancusi

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This volume in the Modern Masters series offers a perceptive study of sculptor Constantin Brancusi, whose impactful forms have significantly influenced 20th-century art. Eric Shanes evaluates the various influences shaping Brancusi's work, including his academic training, brief apprenticeship with Auguste Rodin, the folk art and architecture of Romania, Cubism, and African art. This insightful analysis reveals how Brancusi achieved the expressive simplicity characteristic of his innovative sculptures. An extensive "Notes on Technique" section, illustrated with evocative views of Brancusi's studio, sheds light on his working methods across various media, including photography, which he used to document his vision for how his sculptures should be perceived. The book features numerous photographs by Brancusi alongside sensitive color illustrations that capture the essence of his art. Written with clarity that mirrors the sculptor's own work, this essential volume tells the fascinating story of a profoundly influential artist. The Modern Masters series includes informative texts and over 100 illustrations, approximately 48 in full color, providing fresh insights into the most creative artists of the postwar era. Each volume presents a thorough survey of the artist's life and work, technique, chronology, exhibition lists, an annotated bibliography, and an index, making it a valuable resource for art lovers, students, teachers, c