This monograph covers a 50-year period in the life and work of American sculptor, George Rickey. It is intended to present the depth and breadth of his sculptural oeuvre between the early 1950s and his death in 2002 at the age of 95. Featured are 52 indoor and outdoor works, which demonstrate his expressive use of movement, and the relationship of his kinetic work with the natural world.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Good. Presenting both indoor and outdoor work, this volume examines the depth and breadth of George Rickey's sculptural oeuvre between 1950 and 2000 and its place in the history of American art. Trained originally as a painter, George Rickey turned to sculpture in 1949. In 1964 his kinetic piece Two Lines Temporal established him internationally as a major figure in the history of kinetic sculpture, according to art historian Nan Rosenthal. In 1966 he gave up teaching to devote himself entirely to his creative work. The recipient of 10 honorary doctorate degrees and many awards and honors, George Rickey built a stellar career as an exhibiting artist, author, and professor of art in the U.S. and abroad. Seller Inventory # CIN0977636828G
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Good. Presenting both indoor and outdoor work, this volume examines the depth and breadth of George Rickey's sculptural oeuvre between 1950 and 2000 and its place in the history of American art. Trained originally as a painter, George Rickey turned to sculpture in 1949. In 1964 his kinetic piece Two Lines Temporal established him internationally as a major figure in the history of kinetic sculpture, according to art historian Nan Rosenthal. In 1966 he gave up teaching to devote himself entirely to his creative work. The recipient of 10 honorary doctorate degrees and many awards and honors, George Rickey built a stellar career as an exhibiting artist, author, and professor of art in the U.S. and abroad. Seller Inventory # CIN0977636828G
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Condition: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included. Seller Inventory # GICWV.0977636828.A
Seller: art longwood books, Gloucester, MA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. cloth, hardcover in dust jacket., no flaws or wear. clean. no markings. no bumps, tears, creases. strong binding.; english text.; 132pp., illustrated throughout in color, some b/w., two essays. catalogue. chronology. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Exhibition Catalogue. Seller Inventory # 25542
Seller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA, Wadsworth, IL, U.S.A.
First Edition. First edition and first printing. Hardcover. 132 pages. Published in conjunction an exhibition that ran February 3 through May 20, 2007 in Vero Beach and then traveled to three other locations for additonal dates. Features a foreword and acknowledgements by Lucinda H. Gedeon, Ph.D., a preface by Philip Rickey and an essay by Valerie Fletcher, Ph.D. Includes numeorus illustrations, a checklist, bibliography, and a chronology and works in public collections lists compiled by Birgit Mieschonz. A clean and tight near fine copy in black cloth boards and in a near fine dust jacket with some very minute wear. Seller Inventory # 217826
Seller: Bryn Mawr Bookstore, Cambridge, MA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 132pp. Foreword and Acknowledgments by Gedeon, pp. 6-7; tribute by artist's son, Philip Rickey, pp. 8-11; Introduction by Fletcher, pp.13-36. Exhibition Catalogue for Vero Beach Art Museum exhibition on February 3 - May 20, 2007. Black cloth with brilliant silver lettering on spine. Glossy dustwrapper with full cover photo. New. Seller Inventory # 005558
Seller: Mullen Books, ABAA, Marietta, PA, U.S.A.
Hardbound. Black cloth w/ silver spine printing. 120 pp., 160 color illus., 3 gatefolds. glossy, blue & pictorial dustjacket. Presenting both indoor and outdoor work, this volume examines the depth and breadth of George Rickey's sculptural oeuvre between 1950 and 2000 and its place in the history of American art. Trained originally as a painter, George Rickey turned to sculpture in 1949. In 1964 his kinetic piece Two Lines Temporal "established him internationally as a major figure in the history of kinetic sculpture," according to art historian Nan Rosenthal. In 1966 he gave up teaching to devote himself entirely to his creative work. The recipient of 10 honorary doctorate degrees and many awards and honors, George Rickey built a stellar career as an exhibiting artist, author, and professor of art in the U.S. and abroad. Very Good ex museum lib copy. associated library markings. Seller Inventory # 103504
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. New copy, still in original shrink wrap. Seller Inventory # 005797
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0977636828