Screen LibraryBecoming Henry Moore /
Displaying skill and ambition from a young age, Moore (1898-1986) spent his early years studying the art of the past and of his contemporaries, absorbing a wide variety of sculptural ideas. In this book, Sebastiano Barassi presents a lively account of this formative period, from Moore's school...
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Art Books Publishing Ltd,
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| Publisher Address: | London : |
| Publication Dates: | 2017. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
Displaying skill and ambition from a young age, Moore (1898-1986) spent his early years studying the art of the past and of his contemporaries, absorbing a wide variety of sculptural ideas. In this book, Sebastiano Barassi presents a lively account of this formative period, from Moore's school years through his active service in the First World War and student life at Leeds School of Art, and culminating with his move to the Royal College of Art in London and subsequent entry into the world of contemporary sculpture. What is revealed is a rich story of friendships, mentors and collectors, a |
| Item Description: | Catalog accompanies an exhibition held at the Henry Moore Foundation, Perry Green, Hertfordshire, April 14-October 22, 2017, and at the Henry Moore Institute, Leeds, England, November 30, 2017-February 18, 2018. |
| Carrier Form: | 128 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: |
9781908970329 1908970324 |
| Index Number: | NB497 |
| CLC: | J331(561)-28 |
| Call Number: | J331(561)-28/M822 |