Evocation of a Form: Human, Lunar, Spectral, Bronze sculpture at Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, United States
Description
Evocation of a Form: Human, Lunar, Spectral is a bronze sculpture in the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. It displays abstract organic forms with smooth curves and flowing lines that weave together human and celestial qualities.
History
The work was created by Jean Arp in 1950 and later cast in bronze in 1957. It emerged during a period of intense artistic renewal, when artists questioned traditional boundaries between sculpture and abstract expression.
Culture
The artwork represents a pivotal moment in modern sculpture, combining elements of Dadaism and Surrealism with abstract interpretations of natural forms.
Practical
The sculpture sits outdoors in the garden, accessible whenever the museum is open. The garden provides open pathways that allow you to approach the work from different angles and experience its form from all sides.
Did you know?
The sculpture integrates three distinct concepts - human form, lunar elements, and spectral qualities - into a single bronze composition.
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