Art of the 20th Century

 

Art Styles in 20th century - Art Map



 

Henry Moore




 

Henry Moore

(b Castleford, W. Yorks, 30 July 1898; d Perry Green, Much Hadham, Herts, 31 Aug 1986).

English sculptor, draughtsman and printmaker. Generally acknowledged as the most important British sculptor of the 20th century, he took the human figure as his central subject-matter throughout his career. Although he witnessed revolutionary stylistic changes and the emergence of new sculptural materials during his working life, he borrowed from diverse cultural traditions and artists in order to give his work a profound resonance with the art of the past. His female figures, echoing the forms of mountains, valleys, cliffs and caves, extended and enriched the landscape tradition, which he embraced as part of his English artistic heritage.

 

Draped Figure


 

Draped Reclining Woman


 

Draped Seated Woman


 

Seated Woman


 

Reclining Figure


 

Reclining Figure


 

Reclining Figure


 

Standing Figure


 

Piece #3: Vertebrae


 

Piece Reclining Figure #2: Bridge Prop


 

Piece Reclining Figure #2


 

Upright Motive #1: Glenkiln Cross


 

Woman


 

Figure in a Shelter


 

Two Large Forms


 

Bronze Form