Masters of Modern Sculpture Part I: The Pioneers (1978)
• December 29th, 1978 • 0h 58min
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Overview
The first chapter in our Masters of Modern Sculpture series looks at groundbreaking work from the brilliant minds that reshaped sculptural art and inspired generations to come. Narrated by George Segal, The Pioneers explores famed pieces from sculptors such as Rodin, Maillol and Picasso.
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