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Keep It Moving?
Kinetic art not only includes movement but often depends on it to produce an intended effect and therefore fully realize its nature as art. It can take a multiplicity of forms and include a wide range of motion, from motorized and electrically driven movement to motion as the result of wind, light, or other sources of energy. Kinetic art emerged throughout the twentieth century and had its major developments in the 1950s and 1960s. Professionals responsible for conserving contemporary art are in the midst of rethinking the concept of authenticity and solving the dichotomy often felt between original materials and functionality of the work of art. The contrast is especially acute with kinetic art when a compromise between the two often seems impossible. Also to be considered are issues of technological obsolescence and the fact that an artist’s chosen technology often carries with it strong sociological and historical information and meanings.
Drawing on the Air
In the New York Times Michael Kimmelman called them "sleek, whimsical contraptions in a modernist mode"; the Basler Zeitung termed them "net-like structures . . . like hedgehogs or serpents." The kinetic sculptures of Tim Prentice create a novel geometry of air and light. Concentrating on movement rather than object, Prentice harnesses natural elements into his art machines-delicate structures that walk the tightrope between order and chaos, control and serendipity, understated technique and extravagant wonder. Prentice purposely circumscribes the artist's prerogatives, distilling the power of wind and sun into an ever-changing dance of light and shadow. These understated, subtle inventions ...
Making Things Move DIY Mechanisms for Inventors, Hobbyists, and Artists
Get Your Move On! In Making Things Move: DIY Mechanisms for Inventors, Hobbyists, and Artists, you'll learn how to successfully build moving mechanisms through non-technical explanations, examples, and do-it-yourself projects--from kinetic art installations to creative toys to energy-harvesting devices. Photographs, illustrations, screen shots, and images of 3D models are included for each project. This unique resource emphasizes using off-the-shelf components, readily available materials, and accessible fabrication techniques. Simple projects give you hands-on practice applying the skills covered in each chapter, and more complex projects at the end of the book incorporate topics from multi...
New Zealand Sculpture
This work charts the growth of sculpture in this former British colony from the era of British imports through a period of strong British influence to the more confident art of the 20th century, using a wider set of sources and materials and more personal dorms of expression.
Elemental Sculpture
This book represents a research endeavour in the area of contemporary sculpture, describing an unexplored tendency in the development of the relationship between sculpture and the natural elements, referred to here as Elemental Sculpture. The studies included in this book reveal the context of locations where this kind of sculpture may be found – park, urban landscape, nature – and discuss the impact of these places on the development of sculpture. This book examines the tendency towards Elemental Sculpture as part of a new level of relationship between man and nature in arts and in general. It presents in-depth research of contemporary sculpture, the roots of Elemental Sculpture and its development in the works of such well-known sculptors as Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore, Alexander Calder, George Rickey, and Susumu Shingu, among others. Sculptures created by the author in the area of Elemental Sculpture during 35 years of his professional career are included and described from theoretical and practical points of view.
Kinetic Flying Sculptures
This is a book of flying kinetic sculptures by Ondrej Mitas. These works are not models of things that fly, but rather models of flight itself. The book describes why and how they are made, how they fly, and the counterintuitive reactions they spark in people. Beautiful photos show the works in their full complexity and diversity. It is essential for any good collection of books about innovative 21st century artists, kinetic sculpture, aviation, or flight.
Sculpture Secrets
""Sculpture Secrets"" is a comprehensive guide that demystifies the art of creating three-dimensional forms. It explores a range of sculpture techniques, from modeling with clay to carving stone and welding metal, emphasizing the importance of understanding diverse materials and design principles. Did you know that sculpture has been around since prehistoric times, serving various purposes across cultures, from religious icons to aesthetic expressions? The book uniquely blends technical instruction with artistic theory, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced artists. The book progresses systematically, starting with core sculptural concepts like form and space before delving ...
