A "modern sculpture initiative" : recent acquisitions at the Nelson-Atkins Museum

Author

Scott, Deborah Emont

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Apollo. 1996, Num. 417, Vol. 144, 27-31, 28 ill. (8 col.)

ISSN

0003-6536

Abstract (en)

Describes the Kansas City museum's Modern Sculpture Initiative as it has developed since 1986. The Nelson-Atkins's goal is to acquire major examples of 20th c. sculpture, emphasizing works that represent key artistic achievements by outstanding creative figures in the evolution of modern and contemporary sculpture. Works are exhibited both in the galleries and the adjacent Kansas City Sculpture Park.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1945-present -- Sculpture
• Sculpture
• 1900-2000
• Collections
• Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art||Kansas City (MO, USA)
• Modernism
• Sculpture gardens

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1945-présent -- Sculpture
• Sculpture
• 1900-2000
• Collections
• Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art||Kansas City (MO, USA)
• Modernisme
• Jardin de sculptures

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19970401-00259156

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