MOORE HENRY / Basic Art

The sensual, voluptuous shapes in the work of British sculptor Henry Moore(1989-1986) are the sign of his unmistakable signature style. Oftendepicting human or human-like forms - especially female - Moore'ssculptures, with their abstract style, brought a distinctive brand ofModernism to fine art. His cast bronze and carved marble sculptures gracethe gardens and galleries of the world's finest museums and have earnedhim a devoted following. Particularly beloved are his manymother-and-child compositions. Available in over 20 languages, "TASCHEN'sBasic Art" series offers budget-minded readers quality books on thegreatest artists of all time. The neat, slick format and nice price tagmake "Basic Art" books perfect for collecting. Every book in the "BasicArt" series features: a detailed chronological summary of the artist'slife and work, covering the cultural and historical importance of theartist; approximately 100 color illustrations with explanatory captions;and, a concise biography.