Henry Moore at the BBC | The artistic life of a master of sculpture
CHANNEL | BBC Television Service
FIRST BROADCAST | 29 June 1958
DURATION | 27 minutes 27 seconds
FIRSTBROADCAST
1958
In this second documentary by John Read, the latest work by Henry Moore is shown in open-air settings near his studio and in the countryside.
'Art is the expression of imagination and not the imitation of life.'

Henry Moore's work shown amid the natural landscape that inspired him.
Huw Wheldon attempts to uncover the motivation behind Henry Moore's art.
How stumbling into the underground one night led to Henry Moore's wartime shelter drawings.
Henry Moore reflects on his origins and his life's work.
A close look at the famous 1972 exhibition of Moore's work in Florence.
Henry Moore discusses the artwork he has chosen for his home.
Henry Moore discusses Da Vinci's anatomical drawings.
An exhibition of Moore's work returns to his home territory and is visited by local children.
Henry Moore gives a private viewing of his sketches.
Henry Moore reflects on his life as an artist.
'An artist whose name and work are known wherever art is known'.
John Read shares his personal memories of the artist he filmed six times over 28 years.
Richard Bacon helps to move a large Henry Moore sculpture.
Recollections of the artist as student, teacher and innovator.
The concluding part of a study of Henry Moore.
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