Authors: Ioana Vlasiu, Elena Bobi Dumitrescu, Matthew Gale, Ariane Coulondre, David Grob, Doina Lemny, Cristian-Robert Velescu, Mica Gherghescu, Valérie Loth, Georges Banu, Sorana-Constanta Georgescu-Gorjan
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The bilingual volume, Romanian-English, is coordinated by Doina Lemny, a renowned specialist in the work and life of the great sculptor, and represents a genuine working tool complementary to the exhibition. The catalog reproduces 190 images of Constantin Brancusi's sculptures, drawings, and photographs alongside documentary photos, such as those from the construction of the Endless Column. "Brancusi: Romanian Sources and Universal Perspectives" is a long-awaited publication in the Romanian cultural landscape, as well as an ideal guide that helps a more detailed understanding of the Brancusi universe, offering a new and updated perspective on the work of one of the most important sculptors of 20th century. The volume also brings together a series of original texts from Romanian, French, and English art historians: Ioana Vlasiu, Elena-Bobi Dumitrescu, Matthew Gale, Ariane Coulondre, David Grob, Doina Lemny, Cristian-Robert Velescu, Mica Gherghescu, Valerie Loth, Georges Banu, Sorana Georgescu-Gorjan, with translations by Mirela Iacob and Samuel Onn. The 16 essays gathered here are dedicated to Constantin Brancusi's creation, from the works completed in the period 19071914 to the Bird in Space, which caused a famous trial against the United States (19261928), and to the construction of the monumental ensemble in Târgu Jiu (19371938). Some of these texts emphasize the essential role played by photography and film in the artist's creation and reception
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