(1898–1976), American sculptor and painter. He was one of the first artists to introduce movement into sculpture, making mobiles incorporating abstract forms. His static sculptures are known by contrast as ‘stabiles’.
Definition of Calder, Alexander in US English:
Calder, Alexander
proper nounˈkôldər
(1898–1976), US sculptor and painter. He was one of the first artists to introduce movement into sculpture, making mobiles incorporating abstract forms. His static sculptures are known as stabiles.