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The Sculpture Of Eric Kennington (The British Sculptors And Sculpture Series) (The British Sculptors And Sculpture Series),Used
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British Artist Eric Kennington (18881960) Was A Highly Regarded Stone Carver, Whose Achievements Were Ranked In The 1920S And 1930S Alongside Those Of His Contemporaries Jacob Epstein, Eric Gill And Frank Dobson. His Work Has Since Fallen Into Neglect: Jonathan Black Attributes This Unjust Neglect To Kennington'S Position Between Sculptural Traditionalists And Avantgarde Artists In England.Kennington Was An Official War Artist In The First World War, And Carved A Number Of War Memorials In The 1920S. His Later Work Is Characterised By Public Architectural Sculpture Carved Directly Into The Exterior Surface Of A Building, And His Public Commissions Include Five Relief Panels For The Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford Upon Avon (19302); Models/Plans For The Pan American Columbus Memorial Lighthouse, Santo Domingo (19304); And The Stone Relief For The Harold Cohen Memorial Library, University Of Liverpool (19378). During The Last Fifteen Years Of His Life, Kennington Concentrated On Producing Works For The Interiors Of Churches.The Sculpture Of Eric Kennington Includes The First Complete Catalogue Of The Artist'S Sculpture, And An Essay Which Sets The Work In The Wider Context Of Twentiethcentury British Art.
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- Q: What is the focus of 'The Sculpture of Eric Kennington'? A: The book focuses on the works and contributions of British artist Eric Kennington, presenting a complete catalogue of his sculptures and contextualizing his work within twentieth-century British art.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Sculpture of Eric Kennington' is Jonathan Black.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 112 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Sculpture of Eric Kennington' published? A: The book was published on November 1, 2002.
- Q: Is there any information about Kennington’s war contributions in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses Kennington's role as an Official War Artist during the First World War and his subsequent work on war memorials.
- Q: What key themes are explored in the book? A: Key themes include Kennington's artistic style, his public commissions, and his contributions to architectural sculpture.
- Q: Does the book include any essays? A: Yes, the book features an essay that places Kennington's work in the broader context of British art of the time.
- Q: Can this book serve as a reference for art students? A: Yes, this book can serve as a valuable reference for art students studying British sculpture and its history.
- Q: What makes Kennington's work significant? A: Kennington's work is significant due to his unique position between traditional sculptural practices and avant-garde movements, as well as his contributions to public art and memorials.