Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue
Plastiky: a myslenkykolem nich. (Sculptures and thoughts about them).
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5-20 WITTLICH Petr. Dílo Henryho Moora.
(Replaces the Franco Russoli introduction of the other editions of this work, and there are fewer black and white photographs of Moore at work or with celebrities than in other editions. Places Moore within the context of early 20th century art, his family background, and the cultural Left. Roger Fry's evaluation of primitive art became Moore's own. The form of his Mother and Child theme, the materials and monumentality are discussed. The female figure predominates in both drawings and sculpture. Although linked briefly with Surrealism, nature became the basis of his development. The evolution of modern sculpture allowed Moore to experiment with holes, Stringed Figures and other abstract shapes. The Reclining Figure theme became a motif linked with landscape. Sculptural form is discussed, including its ambivalent interpretation. The atmosphere of the War Drawings continues in Three Standing Figures, 1947-1948 Darley Dale stone, and the 1950s saw the development of Moore's third major theme: the Interior and Exterior theme. Writings by Arnheim and Neumann are summarised, and Moore's statements indicating his unconscious source of inspiration as a born sculptor". The large works of the last years realize sculptural concepts expressed throughout his career).
For details of other editions see 0001840."
Bib. Number0000456
Plastiky: a myslenkykolem nich. (Sculptures and thoughts about them).
Author/EditorMOORE Henry.
PublisherOdeon
Place PublishedPrague
Year1985
Date & Collation320pp(624 illus).Biog.Bibliog.Text in Czech.
LanguageCzech
More InformationCzech book version of 0001840; translated by Klement BENDA.5-20 WITTLICH Petr. Dílo Henryho Moora.
(Replaces the Franco Russoli introduction of the other editions of this work, and there are fewer black and white photographs of Moore at work or with celebrities than in other editions. Places Moore within the context of early 20th century art, his family background, and the cultural Left. Roger Fry's evaluation of primitive art became Moore's own. The form of his Mother and Child theme, the materials and monumentality are discussed. The female figure predominates in both drawings and sculpture. Although linked briefly with Surrealism, nature became the basis of his development. The evolution of modern sculpture allowed Moore to experiment with holes, Stringed Figures and other abstract shapes. The Reclining Figure theme became a motif linked with landscape. Sculptural form is discussed, including its ambivalent interpretation. The atmosphere of the War Drawings continues in Three Standing Figures, 1947-1948 Darley Dale stone, and the 1950s saw the development of Moore's third major theme: the Interior and Exterior theme. Writings by Arnheim and Neumann are summarised, and Moore's statements indicating his unconscious source of inspiration as a born sculptor". The large works of the last years realize sculptural concepts expressed throughout his career).
For details of other editions see 0001840."