Alexander Calder
1898–1976 · American · 6 artworks
Kinetic ArtAbstract ExpressionismKinetic sculptureMobile constructionStabile constructionWire sculptureGeometric abstraction
artist bio
Alexander Calder was an American sculptor best known as the originator of the mobile, a type of kinetic sculpture made with delicately balanced or suspended components that move in response to motor power or air currents. His monumental stationary sculptures are called stabiles.
what you'll learn
Studying Calder's work allows students to explore the principles of balance, motion, and spatial relationships. Students can also learn about the use of industrial materials in art and the integration of art with engineering principles.
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