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Witness History: The British sculptor who won over the world

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The British sculptor who won over the world

04/12/2019 GMT

BBC World Service - Witness History, The British sculptor who won over the world

Henry Moore revolutionised sculpture by creating immense works and setting them outside.

Henry Moore revolutionised sculpture by setting his works outdoors. From 1956 his art appeared outside government buildings, universities and theatres worldwide.

During the 20th century a British coal miner's son changed the world of art. Henry Moore revolutionised sculpture, altering the way we view the human figure and setting his works in natural landscapes. He became internationally renowned and by the 1970s hundreds of his sculptures could be seen outside government buildings, universities and museums around the world. His daughter, Mary Moore, remembers how initially his work shocked his teachers and art critics.

Photo: BBC Henry Moore 1960

With thanks to the Henry Moore Studios and Gardens at Perry Green, Hertfordshire 
 © The Henry Moore Foundation. All Rights Reserved, DACS 2019 / www.henry-moore.org

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