Casting Calder: Using Choreography in Dance to Express the Works of Alexander C

Authors

Rhonda Rooker, Brigham Young University
Raymond Robinson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

choreography, dance, Alexander Calder, American artist

College

Fine Arts and Communications

Department

Dance

Abstract

Alexander Calder, one of the greatest creators of sculpture in the twentieth century, was the first American artist of his generation to win an international reputation for his achievements. He spent his lifetime creating works labeled “mobiles” and “stabiles”, according to the size and permanency of each sculpture. He used various materials including sheet metal, bolts, and paint, as well as wire and wood. His artwork can be found in major museums throughout the world, and is installed in urban spaces in the United States and abroad.

Recommended Citation

Rooker, Rhonda and Robinson, Raymond (2014) "Casting Calder: Using Choreography in Dance to Express the Works of Alexander C," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 490.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/490