How to Appreciate Modern Sculpture

Have you ever looked at a sculpture and wondered

"What in the world?!"

Understanding art requires understanding larger concepts, cultures, movements and ideas.

"The aesthetics of modern sculpture were characterized, above all, by a move away from simply copying nature (eg. in traditional-style portraits, group scenes), towards works with more of a message."

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