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// Standing Girl, Shell Skirt by Henry Moore, created in 1975, is a small bronze sculpture that embodies Moore’s fascination with organic, natural forms. The sculpture, limited to an edition of nine, features a stylized female figure with exaggerated curves, evoking the shape of a shell or a natural formation. The surface texture is rugged and uneven, enhancing its earthy, tactile quality. Standing at only 7 inches tall, the piece captures Moore's ability to convey monumental presence in compact dimensions. The form is both abstract and suggestive, representing femininity and stability while also resembling geological or shell-like shapes. The sculpture’s compact size and the base's dark bronze tone further emphasize its grounded nature, inviting viewers to explore its intricate details and curves.
Standing girl, shell skirt , 1975
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// Standing Girl, Shell Skirt by Henry Moore, created in 1975, is a small bronze sculpture that embodies Moore’s fascination with organic, natural forms. The sculpture, limited to an edition of nine, features a stylized female figure with exaggerated curves, evoking the shape of a shell or a natural formation. The surface texture is rugged and uneven, enhancing its earthy, tactile quality. Standing at only 7 inches tall, the piece captures Moore's ability to convey monumental presence in compact dimensions. The form is both abstract and suggestive, representing femininity and stability while also resembling geological or shell-like shapes. The sculpture’s compact size and the base's dark bronze tone further emphasize its grounded nature, inviting viewers to explore its intricate details and curves.
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Late Modernism refers to the continuation and evolution of Modernist principles in art, architecture, and literature from the mid-20th century into the late 20th century. This movement maintains a focus on form, abstraction, and the rejection of traditional styles, but it often incorporates more complexity and ambiguity compared to early Modernism. Late Modernism explores themes such as alienation, identity, and the fragmentation of reality, reflecting the social and cultural shifts of the post-war period. It is seen in the works of architects like Louis Kahn and artists like Francis Bacon, who pushed the boundaries of Modernism while responding to the changing world around them.