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Francesca Woodman — Profiles of Possible Modern Caryatids (study for Blueprint for a Temple)
Francesca Woodman

Profiles of Possible Modern Caryatids (study for Blueprint for a Temple)

An experimental photographic work studying the human form in architectural contexts, exploring the body as a structural element reminiscent of classical caryatids. Woodman's avant-garde approach combines conceptual photography with sculptural reference in this preparatory study.

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October 9, 2024

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Francesca Woodman, Profiles of Possible Modern Caryatids (study for Blueprint for a Temple)

An experimental photographic work studying the human form in architectural contexts, exploring the body as a structural element reminiscent of classical caryatids. Woodman's avant-garde approach combines conceptual photography with sculptural reference in this preparatory study.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Conceptual Photography, Figure Study, American, Avant-Garde, Experimental, Architectural Study, Contemporary Art, Sculptural Reference

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