barbara hepworth
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Barbara Hepworth: A British sculptor (1902-1975) known for her abstract, often biomorphic, works in stone, wood, and bronze. She was a leading figure in the modernist movement and is particularly associated with the St Ives artist colony in Cornwall.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- The museum has a major collection of works by Barbara Hepworth.
- Barbara Hepworth's studio in St Ives is now a museum.
- The exhibition traces the influence of Barbara Hepworth on post-war sculpture.
Advanced Usage
- "Hepworth-esque": (adjective, informal) Describing artwork or forms that resemble or are reminiscent of Barbara Hepworth's style, characterized by smooth, organic shapes and pierced forms.
- The new public sculpture has a distinctly Hepworth-esque quality with its flowing lines and central void.
Variants and Related Words
- Hepworth: A common shorthand reference to the artist.
- The gallery acquired a rare early Hepworth.
Synonyms
- Sculptor: A general term for an artist who creates sculptures.
- Modernist: An artist who was part of the modernist art movement of the 20th century.
Related Phrases
- "of the school of Hepworth": Belonging to or influenced by the artistic tradition or style established by Barbara Hepworth.
- Several contemporary artists working in carved stone are considered to be of the school of Hepworth.
Noun
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British sculptor (1902-1975)
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