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100 1 _aTaft, Lorado,
_d1860-1936
245 1 4 _aThe Mentor: Famous American Sculptors, Vol. 1, Num. 36, Serial No. 36
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-08-28
505 0 _aFamous American sculptors -- John Quincy Adams Ward -- Frederick William MacMonnies -- George Grey Barnard -- Daniel Chester French -- Augustus Saint Gaudens -- Paul Wayland Bartlett.
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSculpture, American
653 _aSculptors -- United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49804
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