02659cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324500740014226400510021630000470026733600260031433700260034033800360036650000310040250501880043350801020062152014500072353400450217365300240221865300310224285600430227399900170231649804UtSlPG20260610134138.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNB1 aTaft, Lorado,d1860-193614aThe Mentor: Famous American Sculptors, Vol. 1, Num. 36, Serial No. 36 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-08-280 aFamous American sculptors -- John Quincy Adams Ward -- Frederick William MacMonnies -- George Grey Barnard -- Daniel Chester French -- Augustus Saint Gaudens -- Paul Wayland Bartlett.  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Mentor: Famous American Sculptors, Vol. 1, Num. 36, Serial No. 36" by Taft is a collection of biographical sketches focusing on notable American sculptors written during the early 20th century. The book provides insights into the lives and works of prominent figures in American sculpture, such as John Quincy Adams Ward, Augustus Saint Gaudens, and Daniel Chester French, among others. This publication is likely aimed at readers interested in art history and the development of sculpture as an artistic discipline in America.  In this book, Taft details the contributions of each sculptor, highlighting their unique styles, notable works, and the influences that shaped their artistic journeys. For instance, John Quincy Adams Ward is celebrated for his mastery of portrait sculpture and monumental works like "The Indian Hunter," while Augustus Saint Gaudens is recognized for his versatility and iconic pieces such as the "Lincoln" statue in Chicago. The text contrasts the early imitative stages of American sculpture with the mature, distinct styles that emerged by the turn of the century, presenting a narrative of artistic evolution that reflects broader cultural shifts in the United States during this period. Through comprehensive profiles and discussions of key artworks, Taft illustrates the significance of these artists in solidifying America's presence in the global art scene. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSculpture, American  aSculptors -- United States40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49804  c90642d90642