alexander calder and his wire creations. alexander calder earned a degree in mechanical engineering...
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Alexander Calderand his WIRE CREATIONS
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Alexander Calder
Earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1919
Worked as a sculptor using wire, wood and other materials
Learned how to create “volume without mass”
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Elephant, 1928.
Acrobat, 1929.
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Steel Fish, 1934.
“Kinetic” SculptureSculptures that are able to move on their own
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“mobile” kinetic sculpture that hangs from the ceiling
“stabile” kinetic sculpture that hangs from a base and armature
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Calder’s “Flamingo” sculpture in Chicago.
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Student Work…
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Professional Wire Stuff…
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