Monumental sculpture

Genre: Television

Year Published: 1957

Creator: Department of Cinema University of Southern California Merrell Gage David Johnson Robert Kaufman Erik Daarstad Daniel Wiegand Ken Miura Richard Harber Lawrence Silberman

Format: 16mm

Description: Discusses the problems and techniques of conceiving a monumental sculpture. Presents the steps the sculptor follows from the initial sketch to the completed work. Explains the use of the enlarging device in developing the eight-foot dimensions of a large figure from the basic features of a small sketch. Demonstrates by sculpturing a figure of Walt Whitman of a monumental scale. Features Merres Gage, sculptor and Professor of Fine Arts, University of Southern California. (UCS) Film.


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