Masters of Modern Sculpture Part I: The Pioneers

1978 / 59 min. / color
Directed by Michael Blackwood

Rodin, Degas, Rosso, Bourdelle, Maillol, Lehmbruck, Matisse, Picasso, Lipchitz, Laurens, Epstein, Boccioni, Duchamp-Villon, Gonzales, Brancusi. Narration by Edward Fry and Nancy Rosen. Narrator: sculptor George Segal.

The first chapter in our Masters of Modern Sculpture series looks at groundbreaking work from the brilliant minds that reshaped sculptural art and inspired generations to come. Narrated by George Segal, The Pioneers explores famed pieces from sculptors such as Rodin, Maillol and Picasso. Through historical footage we are allowed a glimpse into the creative process and the thoughtful contemplations behind each work of art. The featured sculptors are now known and applauded for introducing the defining concepts of abstraction, ambiguity, and metamorphosis that laid the foundation for Modernism.

Directed by
Michael Blackwood

Writing Credits
Paul Gardner
Nancy Rosen
Seth Schneidman

Produced by
Michael Blackwood

Music by
Pril Smiley

Cinematography by
Seth Schneidman

Film Editing by
Mead Hunt
Jane Kurson
Seth Schneidman

Production Management
Stuart Rickey … production team
Mark Trottenberg … production team
Stephen Westheimer … production manager

Sound Department
Rick Dior … sound mixer

Camera and Electrical Department
Christian Blackwood … still photographer
Mead Hunt … still photographer
Nicholas Proferes … still photographer

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