NE art to show video on British artist

    The NE Campus Art Department will present Henry Moore, part of its afternoon video series, tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. in FAB 194.

   Admission is free, and all students are invited to view the film.

   Born just before the turn of the last century, Moore was a British artist whom contemporary critics hail as one of the men who revolutionized art in the 20th century.

   The artist died in 1986 at the age of 88.

   Moore is probably most remembered for his drawings and sculptures of reclining figures, a frequently recurring theme in his work.

   He used unconventional angles and empty space to create rhythm in his pieces.

   Moore said these techniques were inspired by an exhibit of ancient Aztec art from Mexico, which he saw as a young man at the British Museum.

   Moore’s work can be seen in permanent and traveling collections around the world.

   Locally, the artist is featured in the permanent collection at the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth’s cultural district.

   Upright Motives Nos. 1, 2, and 7 are monumental bronzes sculpted by Moore from 1955 to 1956.

   They were acquired by the Amon Carter Museum in 1962 and now sit on the east plaza of the museum.

   All students may attend.