Christian Petersen, Sculptor

Through his twenty-one years as sculptor-in-residence and art faculty member, Christian Petersen literally changed the face of the Iowa State campus. Many decades and thousands of students, faculty members, administrators, and visitors later, Petersen s sculptures and murals still adorn the campus and influence the hearts and minds of all who view them. The illustrations in this publication capture the beauty of Petersen s artistic gift while the text unfolds his personal story and places the sculptor within the context of twentieth-century American art. Included are: * Illustrations of the artist s most important sculptures, preparatory models, and drawings * Excerpts from the Art on Campus Poetry Collection, commissioned work based on Petersen s art * Petersen s interpretation of America during the turbulent times of the Depression through World War II