Best known for his monumental sculptures, Ronald Bladen (1918�1988) was regarded as an artistic forerunner by such minimalist artists as Donald Judd, Sol Lewitt, and Carl Andre. But in contrast to the matter-of-fact work of these artists, Bladen�s sculptures are charged with emotional power. They fill entire rooms, pressing outward against the walls and ceiling; their themes include the force of gravity, the dynamism of planar surfaces, the impact of scale, and confrontation with the viewer.
This splendidly illustrated book presents a comprehensive overview of Bladen's career: his breakthrough works such as Untitled (Three Elements), a standout at the Jewish Museum�s legendary Primary Structures exhibition of 1966; his monumental outdoor commissions of the late 1960s through the 1980s; and his reflective wall reliefs of 1980s. Bladen�s drawings and working models are discussed in detail, and his early career as a painter is considered in the light of his later sculptural oeuvre. Art historian Robert S. Mattison�s thoughtful analysis of Bladen�s art is informed not only by extensive archival research but also by numerous interviews with Bladen�s contemporaries, including fellow artists like Bill Jensen, Alex Katz, and Dorothea Rockburne.  
 
Product details
Publisher ? : ? Abbeville Press (November 12, 2019)
Language ? : ? English
Hardcover ? : ? 180 pages
ISBN-10 ? : ? 0789213389
ISBN-13 ? : ? 978-0789213389
Item Weight ? : ? 3.48 pounds
Dimensions ? : ? 11.5 x 0.9 x 11.9 inches