art history

The Kiss . Constantin Brancusi. 1907–1908 C.E. Limestone. Redefined sculpture in the modern age Paris center of the art world in the 19th century; brings primitiveness to Paris Tradition of stone/woodcarving in Romania Childish, simple Locklike; hands clasp each other; single incised line that separates the two Truthful, straight to the point; returns to the traditional.  Can tell it’s woman; breasts, thinner, long hair. Hair drawn line by line.  Symbolic; intertwined and enveloped figures; interlocked forms; cyclops-like; many different versions