This definitive book on the work of Constantin Brancusi is back in print, in deluxe hardcover. It features one of the most complete collections of Brancusi's work in one volume. Author Radu Varia, one of the world's foremost experts on Brancusi, illuminates a fascinating discussion on Brancusi's works, influences, and inspirations with hundreds of great photographs. Included are an exploration of the inspirations for Brancusi's work, as well as a presentation and discussion of the complex of works at Targu-Jiu, Romania.

PREFACE

The Light of the Eternal Mountains

1 Biographical Elements

2 Wisdom of the Earth

3 The White Giant

4 Emblematics

5 Beginnings

6 Brancusi and His Personal Language

7 The Long Series of the Kiss

8 Ovoids

9 Mademoiselle Pogany

10 The Human Figure

11 African Art

12 Animalia

13 Birds

14 Cocks

15 The Monumental Ensemble of Tergudiu

16 The Last Great Project: The Temple of Meditation of Indore

NOTES

CHRONOLOGY

SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY

EXHIBITIONS

INDEX