Shao Dazhen: Ten Lectures on Western Modern Sculpture
by Shao Dazhen
"Ten Lectures on Western Modern Sculpture" is one of the "Shao Dazhen Books" (10 volumes)."Shao Dazhen Books" is a systematic arrangement, revision, arrangement and collection of Mr. Shao Dazhen's current works and articles. These books, articles and translated works, mainly written in the more than 30 years since the reform and opening up, not only help Chinese readers understand the history and current situation of Western art, but also deeply reflect and analyze many issues in the development of Chinese and Western art since the 20th century, with clear and rational personal judgment. The content, artistic views, analytical methods, critical perspectives and even terminology introduced in the book had a wide influence in the art circle and promoted the modernization process of Chinese art.Shao Dazhen has always been concerned about the development of Western sculpture and Chinese modern sculpture, and believes that to improve the overall level of Chinese contemporary sculpture, the main thing is to improve the artistic accomplishment of sculptors and the public's understanding and understanding of sculpture.Ten Lectures on Modern Western Sculpture is a collection of articles on sculpture written by Shao Dazhen. Mr. Shao Dazhen believes that since the popularity of conceptual art in the 1970s, the independent "sculpture art" in the West is in danger of being dissolved. But the traditional forms of sculpture will still have the value of existence, as long as they reflect modern life, modern thoughts, feelings and interests, will have permanent vitality.
