Alexander Calder
Inventor of the mobile, sculptures that move with the air.
Their Story
Alexander Calder was an American sculptor famous for inventing the 'mobile,' a hanging sculpture with parts that move gently in the air. He trained as an engineer before becoming an artist, which helped him balance his moving works. He also made large standing sculptures called stabiles.
Era
1900s
Field
Sculpture
Alexander Calder
Inventor of the mobile, sculptures that move with the air.
Art · Sculpture · 1900s
Their Story
Alexander Calder was an American sculptor famous for inventing the 'mobile,' a hanging sculpture with parts that move gently in the air. He trained as an engineer before becoming an artist, which helped him balance his moving works. He also made large standing sculptures called stabiles.
Key Innovation
Invented the mobile, a balanced moving sculpture, blending art with engineering.
Why It Matters Today
His work shows students how art and engineering combine when creating things that balance and move.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Calder
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
