Bibliograph

Calder, sculptor of air, produced by Zadig productions ; France 5 ; Le Centre Pompidou ; written by Stéphan and François Lévy-Kuentz ; directed by François Lévy-Kuentz

Type

Label

Calder, sculptor of air, produced by Zadig productions ; France 5 ; Le Centre Pompidou ; written by Stéphan and François Lévy-Kuentz ; directed by François Lévy-Kuentz

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Calder

Oclc number

775781225

Responsibility statement

produced by Zadig productions ; France 5 ; Le Centre Pompidou ; written by Stéphan and François Lévy-Kuentz ; directed by François Lévy-Kuentz

Runtime

Sub title

sculptor of air

Summary

Unique modern artist Alexander Calder (1898-1976) revolutionized the art of sculpture with his distinctive modernism, freeing sculpture from its stand and adding movement to the art itself. He rose to fame in the 1930s with his renowned Miniature Circus, but his modernist creativity skyrocketed with his wire sculptures, an invention he dubbed "drawing in space". Contemporary, and friends with Duchamp, Miro, and Mondrian, who have greatly influenced his evolution, this genius tinkerer, too often limited to his Mobiles, was fueled by artistic renewal, creating such unexpected shapes as his huge stabile sculptures now exhibited worldwide. In light of the artist's life, this film retraces this unique quest and explores the masterpieces that have marked the history of 20st century art

Technique

live action

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