Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue
A History of Fine Arts in India and the West.
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486-487 Henry Moore.
In the concluding section, on Sculpture, in the chapter on Modern Art. Outlines Moore's use of holes and natural objects, and his concentration on the human figure. Mentions his respect for materials. Gravity came first for him. He always thought from the ground upwards. In some of his works his figures rise like mountains from a low point of view...His works have a pent-up power as in primitive sculpture". Mentions Moore's recurring motifs."
Bib. Number0013908
A History of Fine Arts in India and the West.
Author/EditorTOMORY Edith.
PublisherOrient Longman
Place PublishedMadras
Year1982
Date & Collationxx,532pp.64 plates.Maps.Bibliog.Glossary.
LanguageEnglish
More InformationReprinted 1989. Chronological surveys of Indian art and of Western art.486-487 Henry Moore.
In the concluding section, on Sculpture, in the chapter on Modern Art. Outlines Moore's use of holes and natural objects, and his concentration on the human figure. Mentions his respect for materials. Gravity came first for him. He always thought from the ground upwards. In some of his works his figures rise like mountains from a low point of view...His works have a pent-up power as in primitive sculpture". Mentions Moore's recurring motifs."