Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue
50 Artists You Should Know.
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Bib. Number0020952
50 Artists You Should Know.
Author/EditorKOSTER Thomas, Thomas.
PublisherPrestel
Place PublishedMunich
Year2006
Date & Collation171pp.Illus.Glossary.Index.
LanguageEnglish
More InformationReference guide profiling fifty major artists alongside their representative works. Brief biography and contempory timeline. 144-145 (3 Illus.) Two Women in a Shelter, 1940-41 drawing (HMF 1624). Large Two Forms, 1966-69 bronze (LH 556). Outlines Moore's key influences from upbringing, in particular viewing meat at the abattoir, to work of other artists such as Picasso, Rodin and Brancusi. Pays attention to Primitive influences. Touches on teacher training, time in the army and Shelter Drawings.Makes reference to Sacred stones" stating "Moore wanted to charge his stone with magic as if it were intended for a sacred ritual"."