Henry Moore: Late Large Forms

Henry Moore was a British sculptor known for his large-scale sculptures that celebrated the beauty of organic forms. Late Large Forms is a collection of Moore's most impressive works, accompanied by essays that shed light on his artistic process and inspirations. Moore's sculptures have an overwhelming physicality that promotes a charged relation between sculpture, site, and viewer. Two Piece Reclining Figure No. 2 (1960) boasts a rough texture that infuses the large corpus with a certain brutalism, while Reclining Figure: Hand (1979) is immediately identifiable as a human form despite its modulated stylization. Moore's keen interest in both natural and man-made objects is evident in Large Two Forms (1966) and Large Spindle Piece (1974).Moore intended for his large-scale forms to be interacted with and viewed up close in outdoor settings, subject to the effects of changing light, seasons, and terrain. However, within the controlled white environment of the gallery space, the sheer volume and mammoth proportions of the sculptures are more keenly felt. The book presents high-resolution images of Moore's works, showcasing their richly textured surfaces and sensual, rippling arcs and concavities to new effect.This book is a must-read for art enthusiasts and admirers of Henry Moore's work. It not only presents a collection of his most impressive works, but also provides insights into his artistic process and inspirations. In addition, it showcases the power of large-scale sculptures to create a charged relation between sculpture, site, and viewer. Overall, Henry Moore: Late Large Forms is a testament to Moore's enduring legacy as a master sculptor.