Beryllium Kresge Art Museum, Harry Bertoia Sound Piece copper

Sculpture Bertoia, Harry American, born Italy, 1915-1978 Sound Piece 1978 beryllium copper, beryllium copper 39-1/2 promoted x 16 x 16 cm MSU purchase, through the Friends of the Museum of Fine Arts Kresge 79.17 Bertoia pieces of sound are characterized by out on a vertical pole base plate, which is manually placed in a rocking chair motion and a gong-like sound above and below installed. The tones are different are used depending on the type of metal and the thickness of the tribes. Studying at home enjoying Bertoia ... (http://lh4.ggpht.com/_veNt4wCNwxE/Sw_TqKNUJWI/AAAAAAAAIP4/9h_XlE09D6U/s72/Beryllium_Kresge_Art_Museum%2C_Harry_Bertoia_Sound_P.jpg)