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Albert Vrana
Albert Vrana (1921–1994) was an American sculptor who is best known for his mid-twentieth century monumental architectural sculptures done in the Modernist style, using novel materials, such as ferrocement, and new techniques, such as sand casting using plastic Styrofoam molds to shape sculptural concrete panels and metal sculptures. Career Much of his work was commissioned at a time when quality sculpture in front of a building was the sign of a prestige property, according to Vrana, and many of his sculptures are located in outdoor settings, primarily in Florida and the American Southeast. His sculptural forms are integrated with the shape of the built environment where they were to be set, such as residential complexes, government office parks, university campuses, etc. Although many of his pieces were Modernist, he considered his approach to be traditional; much of his work was "integrated as part of the structure and related to the specific building in both design and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Art "Evolution Of Government" Located At The Federal Building, Jacksonville, Florida LCCN2010720293
Art is a diverse range of human activity, and resulting product, that involves creative or imaginative talent expressive of technical proficiency, beauty, emotional power, or conceptual ideas. There is no generally agreed definition of what constitutes art, and its interpretation has varied greatly throughout history and across cultures. In the Western tradition, the three classical branches of visual art are painting, sculpture, and architecture. Theatre, dance, and other performing arts, as well as literature, music, film and other media such as interactive media, are included in a broader definition of the arts. Until the 17th century, ''art'' referred to any skill or mastery and was not differentiated from crafts or sciences. In modern usage after the 17th century, where aesthetic considerations are paramount, the fine arts are separated and distinguished from acquired skills in general, such as the decorative or applied arts. The nature of art and related concepts, such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
