Henry Moore (1905)

Henry Moore (1905) by Frank MacLean is a comprehensive biography of the renowned British sculptor, Henry Moore. The book delves into Moore's life, starting with his childhood in Castleford, Yorkshire, and tracing his artistic journey through his time at Leeds School of Art and the Royal College of Art in London. MacLean explores Moore's artistic influences, including the ancient art of Mexico and the works of his contemporaries, such as Pablo Picasso and Constantin Brancusi. The book also covers Moore's personal life, including his marriage to Irina Radetsky and his friendships with artists and intellectuals such as Barbara Hepworth and T.S. Eliot. MacLean examines Moore's artistic process and the evolution of his style, from his early figurative works to his later abstract sculptures. Throughout the book, MacLean draws on interviews with Moore's friends, family, and colleagues, as well as extensive research into Moore's personal papers and correspondence. The result is a detailed and insightful portrait of one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century. With over 200 illustrations, including photographs of Moore's sculptures and sketches, Henry Moore (1905) is an essential resource for anyone interested in the life and work of this influential artist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.