The time period in which Calder began. Calder began his career in art and designed a series of smaller pieces and toys as he discovered the art world trying to find his niche.
"Abstraction Years": 1930- 1936
A time when Calder made his complete transition into abstract art discovering/creating the idea of mobiles "moving stationary art." Most of his art is based around these ideas and structures.
"War Years": 1937-1945
A time period in which Calder's pieces were influenced by the then current World War II and its impact on the world, there for art.
"Prolific Years": 1945-76
This is the period of time where Calder first gained an interest in larger designed monumental sculptures. His monumental sculptures can be seen all over the world outside of stadiums, museums, squares, etc.
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