Summary The first chapter in our Masters of Modern Sculpture series looks at groundbreaking work from the brilliant minds that reshaped sculptural art and inspired generations to come. Narrated by George Segal, The Pioneers explores famed pieces from sculptors such as Rodin, Maillol and Picasso. Through historical footage we are allowed a glimpse into the creative process and the thoughtful contemplations behind each work of art. The featured sculptors are now known and applauded for introducing the defining concepts of abstraction, ambiguity, and metamorphosis that laid the foundation for Modernism. Featuring Auguste Rodin, Edgar Degas, Merdardo Rosso, Antoine Bourdelle, Aristide Maillol, Wilhelm Lehmbruck, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Jacques Lipchitz, Henri Laurens, Jacob Epstein, Umberto Boccioni, Raymond Duchamp-Villon, Julio Gonzales, and Costantin Brancusi. View more details
Directed : Michael Blackwood
Written : Nancy Rosen Paul Gardner Seth Schneidman
Stars : Unknown
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Feb 6, 1978
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site Watch on Amazon
Language : English
Production companies : Michael Blackwood Productions
Summary The first chapter in our Masters of Modern Sculpture series looks at groundbreaking work from the brilliant minds that reshaped sculptural art and inspired generations to come. Narrated by George Segal, The Pioneers explores famed pieces from sculptors such as Rodin, Maillol and Picasso. Through historical footage we are allowed a glimpse into the creative process and the thoughtful contemplations behind each work of art. The featured sculptors are now known and applauded for introducing the defining concepts of abstraction, ambiguity, and metamorphosis that laid the foundation for Modernism. Featuring Auguste Rodin, Edgar Degas, Merdardo Rosso, Antoine Bourdelle, Aristide Maillol, Wilhelm Lehmbruck, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Jacques Lipchitz, Henri Laurens, Jacob Epstein, Umberto Boccioni, Raymond Duchamp-Villon, Julio Gonzales, and Costantin Brancusi. View more details
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Feb 6, 1978
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site Watch on Amazon
Language : English
Production companies : Michael Blackwood Productions
