Henry Moore
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A landmark work of art criticism and biography, John Russell's authoritative study presents a comprehensive portrait of Henry Moore, the twentieth century's most celebrated sculptor. Russell chronicles Moore's artistic evolution from his early Yorkshire roots through his groundbreaking explorations of form, space, and the human figure, illuminating the philosophical and cultural forces that shaped his monumental vision. Written with elegant precision and deep scholarly insight, the text situates Moore's work within the broader currents of modernism, arguing that his unique synthesis of primitive art, surrealism, and organic abstraction secured his place as a defining figure of the age. Russell draws on close personal knowledge of the artist to offer intimate observations alongside rigorous formal analysis, making this an indispensable resource for students of modern art and admirers of Moore's enduring legacy.
Author: John Russell
Format: Paperback
Published: 1973, Penguin Books
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark work of art criticism and biography, John Russell's authoritative study presents a comprehensive portrait of Henry Moore, the twentieth century's most celebrated sculptor. Russell chronicles Moore's artistic evolution from his early Yorkshire roots through his groundbreaking explorations of form, space, and the human figure, illuminating the philosophical and cultural forces that shaped his monumental vision. Written with elegant precision and deep scholarly insight, the text situates Moore's work within the broader currents of modernism, arguing that his unique synthesis of primitive art, surrealism, and organic abstraction secured his place as a defining figure of the age. Russell draws on close personal knowledge of the artist to offer intimate observations alongside rigorous formal analysis, making this an indispensable resource for students of modern art and admirers of Moore's enduring legacy.