Armand Vaillancourt : Social Sculptor
PLAYING WITH FIRE
Biography & Memoir, Artists, Architects & Photographers, Nonfiction, Art & Architecture
| Author: | John K. Grande | ISBN: | 9780993803635 |
| Publisher: | Zeit & Geist | Publication: | December 1, 1999 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | John K. Grande |
| ISBN: | 9780993803635 |
| Publisher: | Zeit & Geist |
| Publication: | December 1, 1999 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Armand Vaillancourt has, for over 60 years, been active as a sculptor and social reformer in Quebec, Canada. Playing with Fire takes an in depth look at Vaillancourt, the personality, the artist and social activist and performer. Works discussed include Embarcadero Plaza sculpture fountain, San Francisco, California, Monument aux Morts, The Tree of Durocher Street (1953-55) and many other significant works. This book provides some insight into Quebec's cultural and artistic scene as seen through the eyes of one of the best known artists there, winne rof the Paul-Emile Borduas Prize in 1993.
Armand Vaillancourt has, for over 60 years, been active as a sculptor and social reformer in Quebec, Canada. Playing with Fire takes an in depth look at Vaillancourt, the personality, the artist and social activist and performer. Works discussed include Embarcadero Plaza sculpture fountain, San Francisco, California, Monument aux Morts, The Tree of Durocher Street (1953-55) and many other significant works. This book provides some insight into Quebec's cultural and artistic scene as seen through the eyes of one of the best known artists there, winne rof the Paul-Emile Borduas Prize in 1993.
