Henry Moore (Artists in Their World) (Paperback)

by Sally O'Reilly (Author) "Henry Moore was one of the most important sculptors of modern time..." (more)
Key Phrases: direct carving, reclining figures, Henry Moore, British Museum, World War (more...)

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A series that uncovers the life and times of some of the most important and influential artists of the modern world. It includes easy to follow chronological structure illustrated with colour and black and white contemporary photographs. It also features detailed timelines for quick reference, plus museum and gallery information.

About the Author
Sally O'Reilly studied fine art at Hull University. She is an art historian and curator in modern Art. She contributes regularly to Time Out magazine as well as the specialist press. She is currently co-editor of a new art, culture and theory magazine, 'Monitor', and co-director of Transit Space, a gallery in Hackney, London. Jude Welton has written extensively on art history for children, including titles in the DK Eyewitness Art series. She has a Masters Degree in Child Psychology and is currently living in Scotland with her husband and son. Jude is the author of Artists in Their World: Henri Matisse --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Franklin Watts Ltd (February 9, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0749666471
• ISBN-13: 978-0749666477
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,060,801 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An art genius, October 29, 2007

By	Enrique Torres "Rico" (San Diegotitlan, Califas) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This book is part of the Artists in Their Time sieres by Scholastic. The series features artists from different media and styles, including, Georgia O'Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, Paul Cezanne and Paul Gaugin, amongst others. This book is intended for the young student who would be in middle school. As an introduction to the works of Moore and a biography it is very good. The approximately fifty pages are very colorful and expressive by displaying some of the drawings and sculptures of Henry Moore. The book does a good job of explaing tecniques and the difficulties and process of working with certain media. The influences of Moore are noted as are the results of those influences.I found this book very informative even though I had prior knowledge of some of the art works of Henry Moore. Without doubt the student will be blown away by the pieces featured in this book and probably want to learn more about this man. The book features an excellent glossary and a listing of museums and galleries around the world that have pieces by Moore. This will be very valuable(some have virtual tours) for the student who is doing a report on Moore as the listing of museums and galleries includes the web sites. This is a great book for the middle school student to learn about one of best modern artists, who was genius in his field. For further reading(or looking at the sculptures) you may find some of these books useful Henry Moore; (Twentieth-century masters), Henry Moore or any other of the fine books by David Mitchinson about Henry Moore. Recommended for middle school and community libraries and the young students introduction to the wonderful art world of Henry Moore.