Shows the influence of the European artists who came to New York with the end of World War II. Illustrates how they began to use all types of materials including wood, iron, steel, plastic, stone and plaster. Works include those by David Smith, John Chamberlain, Isamo Noguchi, Claus Oldenburg, and Christo. Suitable for middle and upper secondary levels.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507121
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Study and teaching
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art appreciation
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, European
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists' materials
Crafts & Visual Arts → Christo, 1935-
Crafts & Visual Arts → Sculptors
Crafts & Visual Arts → Sculpture
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Art - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)