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Eleanor Clayton's illuminating biography delves deep into the extraordinary life and work of Barbara Hepworth, one of the 20th century's most significant artists. Despite her immense importance, Hepworth has been the subject of surprisingly few comprehensive studies compared to her male peers. This meticulously researched tome transcends conventional modernist narratives, offering a fresh and nuanced perspective on Hepworth's remarkable journey, artistic output, and enduring influence.
During her lifetime, Hepworth faced criticism for her perceived single-mindedness, with her art often labelled as 'cool and restrained'. However, this biography shatters such narrow interpretations, revealing a multi-faceted, interdisciplinary artist whose passions extended far beyond her well-known modernist sculptures of the 1930s. Clayton's astute analysis uncovers Hepworth's profound engagement with music, dance, poetry, contemporary politics, science, and technology, demonstrating how these diverse interests were seamlessly woven into her artistic practice.
Through a rich tapestry of 178 illustrations, this captivating volume illuminates Hepworth's extensive network of friends and collaborators, showcasing her as a true polymath who synthesised seemingly disparate disciplines into a cohesive and inspiring philosophy of art and life. Clayton's work stands as a definitive exploration of Hepworth's legacy, offering readers an unprecedented glimpse into the mind of this pioneering artist.
Book ISBN: | 9780500094259 |
Book Author: | Eleanor Clayton |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 174 x 248 x 37 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2021-05-20 |
Book Pagination: | 288 pages, 178 Illustrations |
Book Weight: | 960g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’