Full Description
Henry Moore's writings constitute a vivid and comprehensive record of his life and work, of the influences that shaped his vision, and of his reactions to the work of other artists, periods and cultures. Spanning some seventy years, Moore's writings and conversations are much more than documentary records of his life and times: they have considerable literary merit in their own right. This fascinating collection of Moore's written and spoken words is the most comprehensive yet compiled, and contains much previously unpublished material. It includes over 150 illustrations: photographs of the sculptures, drawings and prints discussed in the text, illustrations of works by other artists, and photographs of the sculptor and his environment at various stages of his life. Henry Moore: Writings and Conversations completes and complements the catalogues of his sculpture, drawings and prints. It will be indispensable for scholars and engrossing reading for Moore enthusiasts worldwide.
Contents
Contents: Foreword, Alan Bowness; Introduction: 'Perfect symmetry is death', Alan Wilkinson; Life and influences: Yorkshire 1898-1921; London and Kent 1921-40; Hertfordshire 1940-86; Friends and colleagues; Art and artists: Ancient and non-western art; General statements on art; Art and society; On critics and art criticism; On sculpture: Articles and interviews 1930-37; The nature of sculpture; Subjects and sources of inspiration; Materials; Working methods; Sculpture and architecture; Sculpture in landscape; Works by Henry Moore; Chronology; Bibliography; Index.
