BARBARA HEPWORTH (TATE ARTISTS SERIES) (PB)

A concise introduction to Barbara Hepworth's remarkable life, work and philosophy. It covers her career from her beginnings in London, carving with wood and stone, to her relocation to Cornwall, and the pivotal point when she turned to metal casting and started creating the monumental sculptures which cemented her international reputation. Hepworth's sculptures reflect her high regard for the landscape, but also her deep engagement with art's civic function and its relationship to our social environment.