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Barbara Hepworth (1903-1975) was one of the most significant sculptors of the 20th century and one of the most successful woman artists of her time. Published to accompany two exhibitions marking the centenary of Hepworth's birth, this is the first book to focus on specific themes in her work rather than offering a chronological survey. The generous color illustrations feature not only her best-known and most popular works, but also a selection never before photographed in color. ... Read more

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A Master of Modern Sculpture
If you like Barbara Hepworth's work, this is a "must-have" book.I found out about it quite late (the show was in 2003), so I'm lucky that I was even able to buy a copy.Lots of biographical material and plenty of pictures.Of course, the best thing would be to be able to see her sculpture in person, but this is the next best thing.You won't be disappointed! ... Read more

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Born in Yorkshire in 1903, Barbara Hepworth was determined to become a sculptor despite the misgivings of her parents and the common attitude at the time that a woman studying sculpture was not to be taken seriously. She was part of the generation of British artists that included Henry Moore (with whom she studied in Leeds) and Ben Nicholson (whom she married), and her sculpture explored the forms of life--especially human life--as well as those of mathematics. From the beginning, her work displayed a monumental power, and after World War II it received far wider recognition and acclaim. Hepworth later experimented in new substances such as sheet metal, wire, and bronze, but her work always maintained its nobility, subtlety, and flawless rendering of surface. She died in 1975, after a long illness that did not prevent her from completing the work many consider to be her masterpiece: The Family of Man. A. M. Hammacher, who knew Barbara Hepworth for many years, has provided a highly readable, thorough, and intimate portrait of this great twentieth-century artist. ... Read more

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English artist Barbara Hepworth (1903-1975) created a unique combination of subtropical garden and sculpture park at Trewyn in St. Ives-a haven of peace that acted as a showplace for her sculpture, a working environment, and an opportunity for Hepworth to pursue her other great love, gardening. This book is a beautiful record of the plants and sculptures at Trewyn throughout the seasons; it explores the evolution of the garden, its purpose, the placement of the works, and the relationship between Hepworth's abstract sculptures and the natural forms that surround them. With specially commissioned photographs taken in all seasons, two essays on Hepworth's work at Trewyn, and full descriptions of both plants and sculptures, this is a wonderful addition to the literature on St. Ives and on Barbara Hepworth. ... Read more

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Yorkshire by birth, resident of St Ives, Cornwall, for more than 30 years, scholarship student at the Royal College of Art at the age of 16, mother of triplets, Honorary Doctor of Letters of five universities, Cornish bard, Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, and world-famous sculptor: such was Barbara Hepworth, whose life always revolved around the demands of her creative work. This book presents a pictorial record of her life, work and writings over 40 years, from her childhood years to her first marriage to the sculptor John Skeaping and her second marriage to Ben Nicholson; and from figuration through geometric and organic abstraction to the internationally acclaimed grandeur of her large-scale, post-war work. ... Read more

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This series provides pictures of the lives and works of some of the world's greatest artists and their influence on the world of art. Each title includes: reconstruction artwork of particular scenes from the artist's life; examples of the artist's work at various stages of their life with text to link their life and work; and the life story and photographs of the artist. This title focuses on the life and work of Barbara Hepworth. ... Read more

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Barbara Hepworth is one of the major 20th-century sculptors. This book combines new research and current assessments to throw light on the making, history and contemporary reception of 83 of her works presently in the care of the Tate Gallery, together providing an overview of her 53-year career. ... Read more

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Key for Hepworth Research
Filled completely with images and information of Hepworth's pieces in the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth Museum in St. Ives, this book (known as the bible to Hepworth researchers) provides key background information and provenance on a large portion of her works.With so few accurate resources for Hepworth available, this book is crucial for comparing other resources and for providing images of her work in all mediums in one collection.This is a valuable research tool. ... Read more

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A revised paperback edition of this 1982 account of the life and art of Barbara Hepworth, written by a close friend. The memoir draws on a number of Hepworth's letters, which reveal the many concerns - political, personal and social, as well as aesthetic - which governed her life and work. ... Read more

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Exhibition catalog featuring the artwork of British sculptor Barbara Hepworth. Over 50 color and black and white illustrations / photographs of sculpture by Hepworth, abstract works, figures. Includes list of works in the Tate collections and bibliography. Softcover. ... Read more

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Barbara Hepworth has been proclaimed by many as the "first great woman sculptor". After years struggling to succeed as an artist, she made a major breakthrough in 1931 with her Pierced Form sculpture. Her works can be seen in major cities across the world, including one at the United Nations building in New York. Many more Hepworth sculptures can be seen at the museum on the site of her Trewyn Studio in St Ives, Cornwall. It was here that Barbara felt truly at home, and the influence of St Ives and its dramatic landscapes can be seen in much of her later work. This title looks at her life, including her social background and aspects of her daily life, and examines the ways in which her work reflected and shaped social and cultural changes. It features panels including quotations and background information, pictures of her work and a timeline of key events and significant works. ... Read more