The spirit of American sculpture

"The Spirit of American Sculpture" by Adeline Adams is a historical exploration of American sculpture from the colonial period to the early 1920s. It details the growth of sculpture in America and the significant historical events and figures that shaped it. It starts by laying the foundation of American sculpture with Patience Lovell Wright and her work in relation to the American story. The book explores the struggles of sculptors in a young country with limited artistic support. It considers how war and peace affected the public's view of art, setting up the discussion of important people and changes in American sculpture while emphasizing artistic dreams and societal impacts.