Monumental sculpture

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Date
1957
Summary
Discusses the problems and techniques of conceiving a monumental sculpture.  Presents the steps the sculptor follows from the initial sketch to the completed work.  Explains the use of the enlarging device in developing the eight-foot dimensions of a large figure from the basic features of a small sketch. Demonstrates by sculpturing a figure of Walt Whitman of a monumental scale.  Features Merres Gage, sculptor and Professor of Fine Arts, University of Southern California.  (UCS) Film.
Contributors
Department of Cinema, University of Southern California; Merrell Gage; David Johnson; Robert Kaufman; Erik Daarstad; Daniel Wiegand; Ken Miura; Richard Harber; Lawrence Silberman
Publishers
National Educational Television; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
Genres
Educational; Art
Subject
Art ; Monuments.
Collection
National Educational Television
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
Physical Description
1 Film (0:00:00); 16mm
Other Identifiers
IULMIA Film Database: 40000003405216; Other: GR00429320; MDPI Barcode: 40000003405216

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