Henry Moore has stated that “every material has its own individual qualities. It is only when the sculptor works direct, when there is an active relationship with his ma terial, that the material can...

Henry Moore has stated that “every material has its own individual qualities. It is only when the sculptor works direct, when there is an active relationship with his ma terial, that the material can take its part in the shaping of an idea. Stone, for ex am ple, is hard and concentrated and should not be falsifi ed to look like soft fl esh — it should not be forced beyond its constructive build to a point of weakness. It should keep its hard tense stoniness.”6 Does Recumbent Figure (Figure 5-12) il lu s trate Moore’s point? If so, point out specifi cally how this is done.

Figure 5-12