Antony Gormley on Sculpture

Antony Gormley is a well-known sculptor who is also considered one of the most intellectually challenging artists working internationally. This is the first book to focus on Gormley's thoughts on sculpture, positioning his career and artistic philosophy in relation to its history. The book is structured thematically over four chapters, exploring Gormley's thoughts on the body, time, and space in relation to major works, the influence of Buddhist and Jain sculpture on his work, and the artist's most recent sculptures.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 248 pages
\n Publication date: 19 September 2019
\n Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
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Antony Gormley, a renowned sculptor, holds an exceptional position in the art world, garnering immense popularity for his iconic Angel of the North (1998), a national landmark in the United Kingdom. However, what sets him apart is his simultaneous recognition as one of the most intellectually stimulating artists practicing internationally. Gormley's artistic foundation lies in archaeology and anthropology, and he draws inspiration from diverse sources, including Asian and Buddhist traditions, as well as Western sculptural history. He believes that the pinnacle of sculptural development occurred with the works of Auguste Rodin. This groundbreaking book is the first to delve into Gormley's profound insights into sculpture, placing his career and artistic philosophy in the context of its historical evolution.

The book is organized thematically across four chapters:

The first chapter delves into Gormley's contemplations on the body, time, and space in relation to significant works such as European Field (1993) and 'Still Standing (2011), his rehang of the classical rooms at the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.

The second chapter, originally presented as a series of five lectures for the BBC, explores Gormley's discussions on five sculptures he deems of immense creative significance: Epsteins The Rock Drill (1913–15), Brancusis The Endless Column (1935–38), Giacomettis La Place (1948–49), Joseph Beuyss Plight (1985), and Richard Serras The Matter of Time (2005).

In the third chapter, Gormley outlines the profound influence of Buddhist and Jain sculpture on his work and ideas.

The fourth chapter showcases Gormley's most recent sculptures, providing a glimpse into his ongoing artistic journey.

Through his profound exploration and intellectual discourse, Antony Gormley's book offers a unique perspective on sculpture, challenging the boundaries of artistic expression and expanding our understanding of the medium's rich history.

\n Weight: 594g\n
Dimension: 154 x 230 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780500295229\n \n