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Sculpture - Richard Serra (October Files)

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Book Synopsis: A critical primer on artist Richard Serra's work. Richard Serra is considered by many to be the most important sculptor of the postwar period. The essays in this volume cover the complete span of Serra's work to date—from his first experiments with materials and processes through his early films and site works to his current series of "torqued ellipses." There is a special emphasis on those moments when Serra extended aesthetic convention and/or challenged political authority, as in the famous struggle with the General Services Administration over the site-specific piece Tilted Arc. October Files October Files is a new series of inexpensive paperback books. Each book will address a body of work by an artist of the postwar period who has altered our understanding of art in significant ways and prompted a critical literature that is sophisticated and sustained. Each book will trace not only the development of an important oeuvre but also the construction of the critical discourse inspired by it. The series editors are Hal Foster, Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Annette Michelson, Yve-Alain Bois, and Rosalind Krauss.

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Looking to delve into the world of contemporary art and explore the works of Richard Serra, the renowned sculptor who has reshaped the postwar artistic landscape? Look no further than the Richard Serra (October Files) Book. This critical primer delves deep into Serra's evolution as an artist, covering everything from his groundbreaking experiments with materials to his latest series of "torqued ellipses."

Discover the genius behind Serra's iconic site works and films, and gain insight into his moments of artistic rebellion against political authority. Dive into the fascinating struggle over the site-specific piece Tilted Arc and witness how Serra's art transcends mere aesthetic convention to challenge the status quo.

The October Files series is your gateway into the world of influential postwar artists who have shaped the critical discourse around contemporary art. Each book in the series, edited by renowned critics such as Hal Foster and Rosalind Krauss, offers a deep dive into the oeuvre of an artist who has redefined the boundaries of art.

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