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""Contemporary American Sculpture"" is a comprehensive survey of early 20th-century American plastic arts, compiled by the National Sculpture Society for a landmark exhibition at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. Held from April to October 1929, this work serves as an essential historical record of the diverse styles and techniques that defined American sculpture during the interwar period. The collection showcases a wide range of works, reflecting the artistic vitality and technical prowess of the era's most significant sculptors. From monumental public works and architectural reliefs to intimate portraiture and animalier studies, the work highlights the intersection of classical traditions and burgeoning modern influences. As a primary source for art historians and enthusiasts, ""Contemporary American Sculpture"" provides invaluable insight into the aesthetic priorities and institutional support for the arts in the United States during the late 1920s. This volume remains a vital resource for understanding the development of American sculptural identity and the role of major national exhibitions in shaping public appreciation for the medium. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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