Timeline of Art
As a teacher and artist, Koepnick admired and referred to work by many early modern figurative European sculptors prominent in the years between the two world wars (1918-1939). These influences were particularly evident in his secular work. Although early 20th century modernists broke the rigid rules of proportion and literal interpretation prevalent in 19th century academic training, many continued to work in traditional materials: carved wood and stone, clay and cast bronze. Eventually, these groundbreaking artists were overshadowed by
the more radical movements of the period such as surrealism, dadaism and constructivism. While his portrait heads are Koepnick’s most literal representations of the figure, he selected from a range of stylistic approaches to express the unique character of each subject. The artist reserved his most adventurous experiments for his own personal work, usually in the form of a figure.
To view his art on the timeline, use the arrows to the side of the image and the text to move between entries. The pieces are identified as sacred or secular next to the year, above the title.
the more radical movements of the period such as surrealism, dadaism and constructivism. While his portrait heads are Koepnick’s most literal representations of the figure, he selected from a range of stylistic approaches to express the unique character of each subject. The artist reserved his most adventurous experiments for his own personal work, usually in the form of a figure.
To view his art on the timeline, use the arrows to the side of the image and the text to move between entries. The pieces are identified as sacred or secular next to the year, above the title.