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Book Synopsis: In Mother Stone AnneMiddleton Wagner looks anew at the carvings of the first generation of British modernists, a group centered around Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, and Jacob Epstein. Wagner probes the work of these sculptors, discusses their shared avant-garde materialism, and identifies a common theme that runs through their work and that of other artists of the period: maternity.
Why were artists for three turbulent decades after the First World War seemingly preoccupied with representations of pregnant women and the mother and child? Why was this the great new subject, especially for sculpture? Why was the imagery of bodily reproduction at the core of the effort to revitalize what in Britain had become a somnolent art? Wagner finds the answers to these questions at the intersection between the politics of maternity and sculptural innovation. She situates British sculpture fully within the new reality of “bio-power”―the realm of Marie Stopes, Brave New World,and Melanie Klein. And in a series of brilliant studies of key works, she offers a radical rereading of this sculpture’s main concerns and formal language.
Published for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
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Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of modern British sculpture? Introducing "Mother Stone: The Vitality of Modern British Sculpture", a groundbreaking book by Anne Middleton Wagner. In this captivating volume, Wagner takes a fresh look at the carvings of the first generation of British modernists, including the iconic Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, and Jacob Epstein.
What sets "Mother Stone" apart is its exploration of the recurrent theme of maternity in the work of these renowned sculptors. Wagner delves into the reasons behind their preoccupation with representations of pregnant women and the mother-child bond. Discover why this imagery became the great new subject, particularly in sculpture, during a period of post-World War I turbulence.
Wagner's research sheds light on the intersection between politics and sculptural innovation, revealing the influence of concepts such as "bio-power" and reproductive ideals prevalent at the time. With astute analysis and thought-provoking insights, this book offers a radical reinterpretation of British sculpture's main concerns and formal language.
Don't miss the opportunity to embark on this captivating journey through modern British sculpture. Expand your understanding of this vibrant art movement and gain a fresh perspective on the works of Moore, Hepworth, Epstein, and their contemporaries. "Mother Stone" is an essential addition to the libraries of art enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone seeking to explore the transformative power of sculpture.
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