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The Language of Sculpture
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A close look at the famous 1972 exhibition of Henry Moore's work at the Forte de Belvedere in Florence.
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Wed 26 Jul 1978
22:55
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The Language of Sculpture Extract 1
Duration: 20:43
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Duration: 29:09
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The exhibition at Florence featured in this programme was an artistic gamble and a logistical nightmare to put together given the narrow access points, the slippery cobbles of the fortress courtyards and the effect of heat on wax in the mixed-media works such as the shelter drawings. However, concerns that some might object to the fact that the first major show of a living artist's work at the Belvedere was by a foreigner proved to be unfounded and the exhibition was a popular and artistic success. Moore himself said in 1974 that it was the pinnacle of his career and led him to create works on a larger scale.
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- New Year's Day 1974 22:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Wed 26 Jul 1978 22:55
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This programme is available online as part of the Henry Moore at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Collection