"Sculpture in stone should look honestly like stone...." This maxim of Henry Moore's captures the essence of his life's work and introduces readers to one of the most important modern sculptors. Born in England in 1898, Moore was expected to follow in his siblings' footsteps and become a teacher. However, his artistic impulse and the beginning of World War I gave Moore the opportunity to follow his true calling. From primitive reclining figures to massive outdoor works, Moore's techniques and artist's inclinations were always innovative and new. Chronicling Moore's entire artistic career, this addition to the "Artists in Their Time" series gives readers an in-depth examination of the artist and the influence of world events and artistic trends upon his work. At times dense with information, this book may be better used as a resource rather than a page-turning biography. However, historical photographs, quotes from Moore's own notebooks, a running time line and text boxes of relevant information on world events and contemporary artists will give readers a well-rounded view of Henry Moore￯﾿ﾽboth the artist and the man. 2003, Franklin Watts,