Frederick hart bio

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Citation:For his stunning body of work -- including the Washington National Cathedral's Creation Sculpturesand the Vietnam Veterans Memorial's Three Soldiers-- which heralded a new age for contemporary public art.

Frederick Elliott Hart (November 3, – August 13, ) was an American sculptor.

Frederick Elliott Hart was an American sculptor.

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Frederick Hart is America's greatest figurative sculptor.

American master sculptor Frederick Hart is recognized for creating work—at once traditional in its adherence to the human figure, radical in its sensuality.

American master sculptor Frederick Hart is recognized for creating work--at once traditional in its adherence to the human figure, radical in its sensuality, and innovative in its materials--which has brought about a resurgence of interest in the human figure and in the idea of beauty in contemporary American art.

Michael Novak with the American Enterprise Institute wrote in 2004, “The work of Frederick Hart is changing the world of art,” vindicating the artist’s strong belief that with the new century would come changing tides in the style, form, and direction of the arts.

Hart gained international stature for his The Creation Sculptureson the west facade of Washington National Cathedral, which include three tympana Ex Nihilo(Out of Nothing), Creation of Da