Masterpieces of Western Sculpture: From Medieval to Modern

by Howard Hibbard

148 color plates, 57 BW figures. Selected for their special qualities as individual works of art, the sculptures reproduced also provide a visual history of western sculpture from the powerful stone images of Romanesque cathedrals to the kinetic, minimal, and super-realistic work of the 1970s. Following a stimulating introduction on the nature of sculpture, its techniques, and the role of color, Professor Hibbard provides a brief survey of each major The Middle Ages, Renaissance and Mannerism, Baroque to Romantic, and from Rodin to the present. Detailed notes to the plates supply additional information on individual sculptures and the artists who created them.

239 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1977

Reviews

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice collection of the dates named in the title: Medieval to Modern. At least half of the pictures take up 100% of the 9" x 12.5" page size. There were some classics though relegated to small 2x4 inch shots. All well-labeled, with notes on the plates in the appendix. Wish a full index was available though. I am always impressed how 'soft' the body/clothing contours can be expressed via chipping pure rock! (I'm not really a fan of the modern shape-mash-ups).