Henry Moore Sculpture: With Comments By The Artist
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few artists of the twentieth century reshaped our understanding of form, space, and the human figure as profoundly as Henry Moore, and Henry Moore Sculpture stands as an authoritative and intimate testament to his monumental legacy. This landmark volume presents a sweeping survey of Moore's sculptural output — from his early carvings in stone and wood to his towering bronze abstractions — accompanied by the artist's own reflections, offering an unparalleled window into the creative mind behind some of the most iconic works of modern art. What elevates this collection above a standard retrospective is the direct, unmediated voice of Moore himself, whose commentary illuminates the philosophy of organic form, the tension between mass and void, and his enduring fascination with the human body in landscape. The result is a richly layered dialogue between image and word, where the sculptor's observations sharpen the viewer's eye and deepen the encounter with each work. For collectors, students, and admirers of modern sculpture alike, this volume leaves one question lingering: how does a man teach stone to breathe?
Author: Henry Moore
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, Macmillan
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few artists of the twentieth century reshaped our understanding of form, space, and the human figure as profoundly as Henry Moore, and Henry Moore Sculpture stands as an authoritative and intimate testament to his monumental legacy. This landmark volume presents a sweeping survey of Moore's sculptural output — from his early carvings in stone and wood to his towering bronze abstractions — accompanied by the artist's own reflections, offering an unparalleled window into the creative mind behind some of the most iconic works of modern art. What elevates this collection above a standard retrospective is the direct, unmediated voice of Moore himself, whose commentary illuminates the philosophy of organic form, the tension between mass and void, and his enduring fascination with the human body in landscape. The result is a richly layered dialogue between image and word, where the sculptor's observations sharpen the viewer's eye and deepen the encounter with each work. For collectors, students, and admirers of modern sculpture alike, this volume leaves one question lingering: how does a man teach stone to breathe?