1. Henry Moore Born in Yorkshire Abstract sculptor Born:1898 Died:1986
Henry Moore was born in July 1898 in Castleford, Yorkshire.

2. His sculptures are based on abstract figures and objects in nature

3. Can you see the shape of a body?
What makes this sculpture look like a figure?

4. How can you describe his sculptures?
rounded
unreal
smooth
simple
holes through it
strange

5. Some sculptures are made from bronze

6. Moore studied at Leeds College of Art
In September 1919, after a brief return to elementary-school teaching, he went to Leeds School of Art on an ex-serviceman's grant. He was soon recognized as a star pupil, and in 1921 won a scholarship to the Royal College of Art in London:
And later at the Royal College of Art in London

7. His experience as a soldier influenced his drawings

8. Why do you think he made his sculptures look so strange?

9. Henry Moore Institute
The people of Yorkshire are so proud of Henry Moore, they have a sculpture gallery named after him in Leeds

10. Helpful websites: www. henrymoore. com www. artchive
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