ISAMU NOGUCHI – (1904-1988) Modern 20th Century Sculptor
1. What did Noguchi sculpt and with what materials?
2. What did Noguchi try to portray through his artwork?
3. What was Noguchi’s heritage? __________________________________________
4. What artist had a profound influence upon Noguchi? ___________________________
How did his work influence that of Noguchi?
5. Noguchi’s large public sculptures found in plazas, fountains, parks, and playgrounds
reinforced what objective?
6. What effect did WWII have upon Noguchi?
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7. What else did Noguchi design?
OTHER MODERN ABSTRACT SCULPTORS:
8. Jean Arp (1886-1966) From what Country? _____________________
List Characteristics of his work:
What was he trying to portray?
9. Barbara Hepworth (1903-1975) From what Country?_____________________
List Characteristics of her work:
What was she trying to portray?
10. What are BIOMORPHIC FORMS?