Hand to Earth: Andy Goldsworthy: Sculpture 1976-1990

Hand to Earth: Andy Goldsworthy: Sculpture 1976-1990

by Andy Goldsworthy (Author), TerryFriedman (Author)

Synopsis

This beautifully produced, highly praised and readable retrospective survey of Andy Goldsworthy's early work covers the fourteen years between 1976 and 1990. It embraces not only photographs of his ephemeral works, but also his earliest permanent sculptures constructed of stone and earth, as well as drawings for monumental sculpture projects in the landscape. The combination of superlative illustrations and incisive texts makes it the most authoritative and comprehensive publication available on the artists early work.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 196
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 06 Mar 2006

ISBN 10: 0500284970
ISBN 13: 9780500284971
Book Overview: 'The perfect introduction to Goldsworthy's back catalogue of international work' Landscape

Media Reviews
'Emphasizes the unpretentious origins of land art in childishness and play ... superb' - The Times
Author Bio
Andy Goldsworthy is an internationally renowned sculptor and exhibits regularly in Britain, France, the United States and elsewhere. Among his previous books are Stone, Wood, Arch, Wall, Time and Midsummer Snowballs, all published by Thames & Hudson. Terry Friedman was Principal Keeper of Leeds City Art Gallery and The Henry Moore Centre for the Study of Sculpture, and in 1990 organized the first major retrospective of Andy Goldsworthy's work. He has since contributed to two of Goldsworthy's books, Wood and Time.