Henry Moore Inspired: Reclining Figures & Organic Forms

Description
Henry Moore: Abstract Sculpture Design
Page-by-Page

Page 1 – Henry Moore: Reclining Figure
Introduction to Moore’s reclining figures, with reference images and space for students to plan and develop their own final outcome.

Page 2 – Reclining Figure: Planning Sheet
Students explore reference images, techniques and initial ideas before creating their own reclining figure composition.

Page 3 – Reclining Figure: Example Response
A completed example showing how Henry Moore’s forms, openings and bone studies can inspire an original ink drawing.

Page 4 – Abstract Sculpture Design
Step-by-step guide to creating abstract sculpture from basic shapes, combining forms, adding negative space, texture and tone.

Page 5 – Geometric Abstract Sculpture
Students explore geometric forms, cutting and transforming shapes, and using ink marks to create a structured abstract sculpture design.

Page 6 – Henry Moore: Reclining Figures
Artist reference page exploring Moore’s reclining figures, shape, form, space, viewpoints, materials and scale.

Page 7 – Henry Moore: Studies of Bones
Introduction to Moore’s interest in bones and natural forms, with examples of bone studies and sculptures inspired by organic structures.

Page 8 – Final Idea Sketch
A large planning sheet for developing a final organic sculpture design inspired by Henry Moore.

Page 9 – Organic Sculpture Design
Step-by-step exercise exploring natural forms, combining simple shapes, developing organic structures, and experimenting with tone and texture.

Page 10 – Final Idea Sketch
Final development sheet where students create and refine their own organic sculpture design using the grid space.

Outcome: Students develop an original abstract/organic sculpture design inspired by Henry Moore, demonstrating understanding of form, negative space, shape, texture, proportion and composition.

Skills developed: Drawing • Observation • Research • Sketching • 3D form • Abstract thinking • Design development • Mark-making • Tone and texture • Composition • Creative experimentation.

Overall Learning Outcome
Students investigate Henry Moore’s approach to organic sculpture, reclining figures, bones, holes and negative space, then transform these ideas into an original ink-pen artwork rather than copying the artist’s work.

Key skills:
✦ Artist research & analysis

✦ Organic and abstract form

✦ Figure simplification

✦ Negative space & openings

✦ Composition & planning

✦ Ink line and mark-making

✦ Cross-hatching & texture

✦ Tone, light and shadow

✦ Developing an original artistic response

✦ Final presentation