Barbara Hepworth: A Retrospective
- Artist: Barbara Hepworth
- Published: 1995
- Publisher: Tate Gallery Publications, London
- Edition: -
- Format: Paperback
- Height: 32cm
- Pages: 168
- Illustrations: Illustrated throughout.
£36.00
Add to basketBarbara Hepworth: A Retrospective
Organised by Tate Gallery Liverpool in 1994 this exhibition catalogue includes sculpture and related works on paper from throughout her career, along with four critical essays.
This Barbara Hepworth retrospective book gives a detailed insight into the life and work of this iconic figure of modern british sculpture and is beautifully illustrated throughout.
Original works by Hepworth can be seen at Pallant House Gallery as part of its permanent collection. For further details visit their website.
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Authors Biography
Dr Penelope Curtis is currently Director of Tate Britain and has curated numerous sculpture exhibitions during her career.
Curtis has written and contributed to many important books on modern british sculpture including Barbara Hepworth: A Retrospective and Barbara Hepworth: St Ives Artists Series.
Artists Biography
Barbara Hepworth (specifically Jocelyn Barbara Hepworth) was born on January 10, 1903, in Wakefield, England. Hailed as one of the most important female artists of the twentieth century Hepworth first studied art in Leeds, where she met and later became friends with Henry Moore.
After completing her studies in Leeds, Hepworth went to the Royal College of Art in London to become a sculptor. She participated in both the first and second "documenta" exhibitions in Kassel, in 1955 and 1959 respectively.
Hepworth died on May 20, 1975, in a tragic fire in her home at St. Ives, Cornwall. The house is now a museum and features many of her works.
