Tony Smith is primarily known as a sculptor of large abstract constructions, which he made during the last 20 years of his life. Less well known is the fact that he was also an architect and a painter--a true Renaissance man. In the mid-1930s he studied drawing, painting, and anatomy at the Arts Student League in New York, later moving to Chicago, where he took courses in architecture and design at the New Bauhaus. Subsequent work with Frank Lloyd Wright led him to establish his own architectural firm in the 40s. Becoming ...
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Tony Smith is primarily known as a sculptor of large abstract constructions, which he made during the last 20 years of his life. Less well known is the fact that he was also an architect and a painter--a true Renaissance man. In the mid-1930s he studied drawing, painting, and anatomy at the Arts Student League in New York, later moving to Chicago, where he took courses in architecture and design at the New Bauhaus. Subsequent work with Frank Lloyd Wright led him to establish his own architectural firm in the 40s. Becoming disheartened with the role of architect, he returned to painting, and in the late 50s found his ultimate calling in sculpture. This volume provides the first complete overview of the career of this unique figure in the postwar American artistic vanguard. Published in conjunction with a 1998 exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art, New York, this book presents Smith's life and work in all mediums; thoughtful, critical essays; an illustrated chronology; a section of writings, interviews, and letters by Smith, his family, and his friends; and a selected bibliography and exhibition history.
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Near Fine. No Jacket, As Issued. 4to. First edition thus. Trade wrappers. Published NY: The Museum of Modern Art, 1998, first printing. Oblong 4to., 11" x 9 1/2", 200pp., illustrated with color and b/w plates. Near fine.
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Very Good. First edition. Very good in wrappers. paperback Embossing stamp. Light smudging, crease on back cover. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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As New. This is an as new softcover copy still in the shrinkwrap with no wear at all. This catalog was prepared to accompany the exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York from July 2 through September 22, 1998. Illustrated mainly in color. 9" high X 11" wide, 200 pages. This book will be securely wrapped and shipped with tracking.
