Henry Moore, Oval with Points, located near the Schlessman Plaza & Fragramce Gardem (left side) and Henry Moore, Knife Edge Two Piece, near the Flakenberg Herb Garden (right side).
On July 6, 2010, I joined my art colleagues from our local school district (PSD) on an art exploration of Henry Moore's (British sculptor 1898-1986) monumental sculptures. These sculptures were created for the outdoors. This particular sculpture Three Piece Reclining Figure: Draped is located near the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory.
Critical Thinking: What other famous artworks may have inspired Henry Moore in creating this piece. Please list some examples. Why do you think he has chosen cast metal pieces instead of other medium such as stone?
Elementary Assignment: With found objects such as TP rolls, foam cones, styrofoam balls, sticks, etc. and glue, assemble the objects to form an animal shape.
Secondary Assignment: Using modeling clay or beeswax, form an abstract 3-Dimensional shape of either an animal, a person, or a tool. Use basic shapes such as a sphere, cone, and cylinder to help you create your form.
Advanced Assignment: Use soapstone, pine wood, or a bar of soap and carving tools. Shape the material to form an abstract 3-dimensional animal, persona or tool. You may add texture to the form with the carving tools.
This Large Reclined Figure is the largest sculpture and it is found in the center of the ornamental grasses of the Denver Botanical Gardens.
