Let There Be Sculpture

by Jacob Epstein

A guide to sculpture from around the world, including chapters on New York 1880-1902, the thirty years war, the tomb of Oscar Wilde, the Hudson memorial and much more. Sir Jacob Epstein, (1880-1959) was an American-born British sculptor who helped pioneer modern sculpture. He was born in the States, and moved over to Europe in 1902, and became a British citizen in 1911. He regularly produced controversial works which challenged taboos on what was appropriate subject matter for public art.

466 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1942

About the author

Sir Jacob Epstein KBE was an American-British sculptor who helped pioneer modern sculpture. He was born in the United States, and moved to Europe in 1902, becoming a British subject in 1911.

He often produced controversial works which challenged ideas on what was appropriate subject matter for public artworks. He also made paintings and drawings, and often exhibited his work.

Reviews

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent if a bit dated!