Synopsis
This book is the fourth and last part of George Noszlopy’s great West Midlands sculpture project, following three former volumes: Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield (1998); Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull (2003); and Staffordshire and the Black Country (2005). It is the eleventh volume in the Public Monuments and Sculpture Association series, which aims to disseminate research into the commissioning, execution, installation and reception of these important works of art in public spaces – significant parts of our cultural history and heritage.

An introductory essay outlines the distinct features of public sculpture in the region and draws the reader’s attention to changes in the types of work commissioned over time. It is followed by the main body of the work, a catalogue of public sculpture and monuments dating from medieval times up to 2005. This is arranged alphabetically by town or village within each county. A glossary of terms and short biographies of the artists are provided, as well as a bibliography.

George T. Noszlopy is professor emeritus of art history at the University of Central England. His previous publications include the Birmingham Sculpture Trails.

Fiona Waterhouse is a researcher at the University of Central England.

Public Sculpture of Britain, 11

356pp, 250 b/w, 250 x 220mm, cased

Published July 2010