Henry Moore: unpublished drawings

by Henry Moore

Concentrating on Henry Moore’s early and mid-career, this thorough and perceptive reassessment reinstates the sculptor as a key figure in international modernism. The scale of Henry Moore’s success in later life has tended to obscure the radical nature of his achievement. This book reexamines his importance, concentrating on the period from the 1920s through the early 1960s. Moore’s life and work are introduced by Chris Stephens, a leading authority on both Moore and the British scene of this period. Separate essays explore the origins of his vision and his engagement with Primitivism in the 1920s; his relationships in the 1930s with both British and international avant-garde figures, including Naum Gabo, Alberto Giacometti, and Pablo Picasso; his move to Perry Green in Hertfordshire during the Blitz and the subsequent founding of the Henry Moore Foundation; and his lasting influence on British art following his death. Uniquely, the book includes statements by living artists on the importance of Moore to their own work, as well as a photo-essay and an illustrated chronology, bringing this account of Moore’s legacy up to present day.

Genres: Art

212 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1972

About the author

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Henry Spencer Moore was an English artist, primarily known for his sculptures.

Reviews

[Scott Benowitz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Today, in the 21st century, sculpture would not be what it is today had it not been for a handful of very innovative 20th century sculptors who had influenced modern sculpture. Henry Moore's sculptures are presently on display in museums and sculpture parks throughout the world. Most art historians throughout the world agree that Henry Moore (1898 - 1986) had been one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century.
In this book, Chris Stephens concentrates on Henry Moore's works from the 1920's through the 1960's.
This book was published in 2010. This book also includes statements by a number of modern artists in which they describe how Henry Moore had been one of the influences on their styles.
The color photos of Henry Moore's sculptures which are included in this book are all quite impressive.
I wouldn't be surprised if professors at art colleges and universities do sometimes use this book as one of the books which they include in the syllabi for sculpture courses that they teach, but this book is fully comprehensible to laypersons. You don't need to possess an advanced knowledge of 20th century art movements, modern art or sculpture to appreciate this book
If you're interested in modern art movements and 20th century sculptors, or if you enjoy touring modern art museums and sculptors gardens, you will enjoy this book.

[hh · Rating 4 out of 5]

a good series of essays on moore, including historical, biographical, and contextual responses, that are not opaque to the non-specialist. the real treasure is, of course, the catalog of his sculptures and drawings.