Conversations with Artists | Henry Moore

In this relaxed interview with Edward Lucie-Smith, Henry Moore talks about drawing for pleasure rather than as a precursor to creating sculpture, the importance of the human body and landscape, and other artists who have inspired him along the way. There are anecdotes about putting his carving skills to good use in the school playground and the surprising revelation that Moore believes writing to be a more important art form than sculpture.

In 1948, Henry Moore was commissioned by the British Film Academy to create five replicas of a bronze figure. For the next nine years, these were used as awards in categories including Best British Film and Best Film from Any Source. Some notable winners have been 'The Third Man', 'All About Eve', 'Genevieve' and 'The Bridge on the River Kwai'.