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The phenomenon of British sculpture.

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The phenomenon of British sculpture.
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Bib. Number0006065

The phenomenon of British sculpture.

Periodical
Author/EditorSPENCER Charles S.
PublisherStudio International
Place PublishedLondon
Year
Date & Collation(March) 98-105(1 Moore illus).
LanguageEnglish
More InformationAssessment of modern British sculpture at the time of the British Sculpture in the Sixties exhibition (See 0006034). Includes a photograph of Three Piece Reclining Figure No. 1, 1961-1962 bronze, and pays particular note to Moore's almost single-handed achievement in creating a new tradition. Quotes Moore's statement There are universal shapes to which everyone is subconsciously conditioned..." and outlines his way of creating new forms from the art of the past and integrating them within an English and humanist tradition."