Idole
[1950]
Idole
[1950]
"A work that has no roots in myth or poetry, that has none of the depth, the essence of the universe, is no more than a ghost." (Jean Arp)
The title of this sculpture clearly expresses Jean Arp’s admiration for the primordial figures of pre-classical Greek art. With the smooth and polished forms of its frontal silhouette, this great plaster, used to make a bronze cast, presents many points in common with certain Cycladic statuettes. The rounded shape of the belly, marked with a half-sphere, evokes the idea of fertility.
| Domain | Sculpture |
|---|---|
| Techniques | Plâtre |
| Dimensions | 109 x 38 x 21 cm |
| Acquisition | Saisie de l'administration des Douanes, 1996 |
| Inventory no. | AM 2004-259 |
On display:
Detailed description
| Artist |
Jean Arp (Hans Arp, dit)
(1886, Allemagne - 1966, Suisse) | |
|---|---|---|
| Main title | Idole | |
| Creation date | [1950] | |
| Domain | Sculpture | |
| Description | Plâtre original | |
| Techniques | Plâtre | |
| Dimensions | 109 x 38 x 21 cm | |
| Acquisition | Saisie de l'administration des Douanes, 1996 | |
| Collection area | Arts Plastiques - Moderne | |
| Inventory no. | AM 2004-259 | |
| In deposit | Fondation Arp (Clamart) depuis le 25-06-2004 |
Bibliography
Idoles, l''art des Cyclades et de l''Anatolie à l''âge du Bronze : Rodez, Musée Fenaille, 12 juin-17 octobre 2021. - Rodez : Musée Fenaille, 2021
(cat. n° 93 cit. p. 148, 185, 194 et reprod. coul. p. 195)
. N° isbn 978-2-9540689-7-8
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