Student Artwork Guide — Two Forms (Divided Circle)

Name Class Date

Barbara Hepworth, Two Forms (Divided Circle) (1969). Reproduced for reference; rights reserved by the rights holder.

The facts

Artist: Barbara Hepworth topimpressionists.com/en/artists/barbara-hepworth/
Artist’s dates: 1903 – 1975
Painted: 1969

Copyright This work is still under copyright. Barbara Hepworth died in 1975; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it remains in force until 2045. The image is shown here for classroom reference; rights remain with the rights holder.

Two Forms (Divided Circle) — Barbara Hepworth

When was this painted?

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Shaded: the lifetime of Barbara Hepworth (1903–1975) ▲ this work, 1969

Compare with

Three Forms topimpressionists.com/en/art/barbara-hepworth-three-forms-D3UBLW-en/
Award board at Wakefield Girls School, 1920, 1920 topimpressionists.com/en/art/barbara-hepworth-award-board-at-wakefield-girls-school-1920-D663MY-en/
Single Form (Chûn Quoit), 1961 topimpressionists.com/en/art/barbara-hepworth-single-form-chun-quoit-D664NR-en/

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

Main colour

Sea Green #4a5a61

Catalogued palette

#4A5A61
#ADB2A9
#2C383E
#7B8580

Main colour name: Sea Green
Intensity: Monochromatic How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
Contrast: Balanced How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
Harmony: Softly Mixed Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
Brightness: Balanced How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
Saturation: Subtle Color How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

Artist

Barbara Hepworth

Born in Wakefield, United Kingdom

early life and education

dame barbara hepworth, a renowned english artist and sculptor, was born on january 10, 1903, in wakefield, yorkshire. she attended the leeds school of art from 1920 and later won a county scholarship to study at the royal college of art (rca) in london from 1921 until she was awarded the diploma in 1924.

artistic career

dame barbara hepworth's work exemplifies modernism, particularly modern sculpture. she was one of the few female artists to achieve international prominence.

in 1933, she co-founded the unit one art movement with ben nicholson, paul nash, and others, seeking to unite surrealism and abstraction in british art.

hepworth's early work was characterized by abstraction and her involvement with the paris-based art movement, abstraction-création.

notable works and exhibitions

oval form (trezion), a bronze sculpture, is part of the kimbell art museum collection in fort worth, united states. (view on AllPaintingsStore)

two forms, a sculpture, is exhibited at the hepworth wakefield in wakefield, united kingdom. (view on AllPaintingsStore)

totem, a marble sculpture, is also part of the collection at the hepworth wakefield. (view on AllPaintingsStore)

legacy and museum collections

barbara hepworth's work is widely recognized, with her sculptures and paintings forming part of various museum collections worldwide. the hepworth wakefield, named after the artist, houses numerous masterpieces from renowned artists, including hepworth's own works. (discover more about the hepworth wakefield on AllPaintingsStore)

conclusion

dame barbara hepworth's pioneering work in modern british sculpture has left an indelible mark on the art world. her legacy continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike, with her works remaining a testament to her innovative spirit and artistic genius. more about barbara hepworth on wikipedia

Where to read more

The artist Barbara Hepworth topimpressionists.com/en/artists/barbara-hepworth/
Similar works More works to compare topimpressionists.com/en/art/similar/barbara-hepworth-two-forms-divided-circle-AQS2GC-en/

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Cite this artwork

MLA: Hepworth, Barbara. Two Forms (Divided Circle). 1969, https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/barbara-hepworth-two-forms-divided-circle-AQS2GC-en/
APA: Hepworth, Barbara (1969). Two Forms (Divided Circle) [Painting]. https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/barbara-hepworth-two-forms-divided-circle-AQS2GC-en/
Chicago: Barbara Hepworth. Two Forms (Divided Circle). 1969. https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/barbara-hepworth-two-forms-divided-circle-AQS2GC-en/
Harvard: Hepworth, Barbara (1969) Two Forms (Divided Circle). Available at: https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/barbara-hepworth-two-forms-divided-circle-AQS2GC-en/

Two Forms (Divided Circle) — Barbara Hepworth

Look closely

Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

What catches your eye first, and why?
Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
Look back at Three Forms, earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
Barbara Hepworth was about 66 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?
What might the artist have wanted you to feel?

Your response

Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.