Masters of Modern Sculpture Part I: The Pioneers (1978)

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. Through historical footage we are allowed a glimpse into the creative process and the thoughtful contemplations behind each work of art. The featured sculptors are now known and applauded for introducing the defining concepts of abstraction, ambiguity, and metamorphosis that laid the foundation for Modernism. Featuring Auguste Rodin, Edgar Degas, Merdardo Rosso, Antoine Bourdelle, Aristide Maillol, Wilhelm Lehmbruck, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Jacques Lipchitz, Henri Laurens, Jacob Epstein, Umberto Boccioni, Raymond Duchamp-Villon, Julio Gonzales, and Costantin Brancusi.