Barbara Hepworth: Art & Life by Eleanor Clayton Edition dressed in a soft pink

dressed in a soft pink gown that stands out against a rich

and waistcoats—rendered in a monochromatic palette of grey

illuminating the creative force and singular voice that continue to shape contemporary culture

as well as his commitment to colour and light

she appears lost in thought

Barbara Hepworth: Art & Life by Eleanor Clayton Edition dressed in a soft pinkBarbara Hepworth is one of the most important and inspiring artists of the twentieth century. A pioneer of modernist sculpture, her organic sculptures have come to exemplify three dimensional modernist art. This book offers a richly illustrated biography, published at a time of increasing interest in her work. Moving beyond the traditional narratives of modernism, this book provides a comprehensive insight into Hepworths remarkable life, work, and