Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue
The Crack in the Teacup - Britain in the 20th Century
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Bib. Number0022570
The Crack in the Teacup - Britain in the 20th Century
Author/EditorWARNER Marina
PublisherAndre Deutsch
Place PublishedLondon
Year1979
Date & Collation160pp.Illus.Bibliography.Index
LanguageEnglish
More InformationBook tracing changing attitudes within British society, enduring contemporary life, as reflected in the work of writers and artists. 116-117 references Moore's work as a War Artist. Illus of Tube Shelter Perspective: The Liverpool Street Extension 1941, (HMF 1801). Recognised by Kenneth Clark and Roland Penrose. 146 refers to abstraction as a response to the complexity of modern life and internationalism of all culture. Moore listed alongside Hepworth and Nicholson.