Dame Barbara Hepworth's Three Obliques installed in London

Dame Barbara Hepworth's Three Obliques installed in London

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The video presents Dame Barbara Hepworth's sculpture '3 Obliques Walk In', highlighting her importance as a 20th-century sculptor known for modernism and abstraction. The sculpture invites interaction, featuring dynamic circles that engage with the landscape. Hepworth's work reflects her interest in light and celestial themes. The sculpture is on public display at St. James's Square before being auctioned at Christie's, with an estimated value of £6 to £9 million.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is considered one of the leading British sculptors of the 20th century alongside Barbara Hepworth?

Henry Moore

Pablo Picasso

Auguste Rodin

Constantin Brâncuși

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the gold circles in Hepworth's sculpture?

To represent the sun and moon

To engage viewers with the landscape

To add color to the sculpture

To increase the sculpture's value

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Hepworth's sculpture encourage interaction with the viewer?

By allowing them to touch the sculpture

By offering a guided tour

By inviting them to walk into and through it

By providing a seating area

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Hepworth's sculpture displayed before the auction?

St. James's Square

Trafalgar Square

Hyde Park

Greenwich Park

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated auction value of Hepworth's sculpture?

£10 to £12 million

£3 to £5 million

£1 to £3 million

£6 to £9 million