Isamu Noguchi stones and paper

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Date
1997
Summary
This documentary examines the life and career of Isamu Noguchi, a prolific Japanese-American sculptor, best known for his naturalistic designs of open space. Discusses earlier works, including the famous Noguchi "heads" within the context of his apprenticeship under Constantin Brancusi. Ceramics, furniture, interiors, and gardens designed by Noguchi reflect his Japanese ethnic roots and his fondness for Japanese artistic tradition.
Contributors
Narita, Hiro 1941; Noguchi, Isamu 1904-1988
Publishers
WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.); Pictures and Words (Firm); Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Subjects
Fine Arts; Asian Studies; Japan; Sculptors United States Biography; Sculptors Japan Biography; Sculpture, Modern 20th century; Sculpture, Japanese 20th century
Locations
North America; United States; New Jersey
Collection
Films@UM
Unit
Distinctive Media Collections
Language
English
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Terms of Use
Access is restricted to patrons at the University of Maryland.
Physical Description
56 minutes; color
Notes
Access
Access condition: campus-only.
Other Identifiers
Filename: lms-090336; Fedora 2 PID: umd:2115; Handle Identifier: hdl:1903.1/1174; OCLC: ocm54793889; Catalog Key: alephsys003135057; Catalog Key: 6936

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