A giant of modernism, Henry Moore engaged the abstract, the surreal, the ancient, and the classical in corporeal forms and organic images—in conjunction with natural found objects such as bones and stones—that are at once accessible and avant-garde. His sculptures, with their imposing physicali...
Henry Moore was born in Castleford, a small town near Leeds in the north of England. He was the seventh child of Raymond Moore and his wife Mary Baker. He studied at Castleford Grammar School from 1909 to 1915, where his early interest in art was encouraged by his teacher Alice Gostick....
expanding range of ideas, techniques and formal languages. So this is why describing is one of those first skills that art historians learn. Henry Moore is often considered to be one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century. If one is seeking creative inspiration, one need look no...
Reclining Figure Sunset Drawing, 1978 Two Reclining Figures Drawing, 1961 Moore in Studio, 1971 Things will get MESSY! ASSESSMENT: Sculpture has to remain at least 6 inches high/ long Must contain at least 2 hole (Negative Space) Students must use tools appropriately and keep work stations neat...
A giant of modernism, Henry Moore engaged the abstract, the surreal, the ancient, and the classical in corporeal forms and organic images—in conjunction with natural found objects such as bones and stones—that are at once accessible and avant-garde. His sculptures, with their imposing physicali...