David smith sculptor autobiography of a fleas
Dave Smith is keeping the skills of reverse glass artwork alive, both in his own pieces, and by teaching it to a new generation..
The sculptor David Smith has remained well known since his death, with David Smith by.
Book Summary and Reviews of David Smith by Michael Brenson
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"A capable, densely detailed portrait of the noted abstract expressionist sculptor...Brenson's careful, thoroughly researched biography does much to explain why [Smith's] work merits reconsideration...A lucid, welcome life of an artist who, though long gone, is well worth discovering." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Smith (1906—1965), an American artist known primarily for his large, welded-steel, abstract sculptures, comes to life in this comprehensive biography...Extraordinary as he conveys his subject to be, Brenson also sheds light on Smith's more complicated dimensions, including his problematic relationships with women, and struggle with alcoholism.
Engrossing and erudite, this is sure to fascinate the artist's many admirers." - Publishers Weekly
"An epic achievement, perfectly proportionate to its subject, this magnificent biography gives a towering figure his due.
Brenson captures w