Hill Figures of England

Hill Figures of England

by Maurice Askew (Author)

Synopsis

Although figures have been cut in the ground in many parts of the world, it is in England that hill carvings are most accepted as an art form. In this book, the author explores the myths and legends behind each of the figures, considering when they were carved and the possible reasons behind their creation. Above all, he gives each a personal angle with his distinctive paintings. "Hill Figures of England" aims to be an enticement to lead the reader to seeking out, discovering and visiting these small bits of English history.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 39
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
Published: 25 Feb 2002

ISBN 10: 1861264801
ISBN 13: 9781861264800

Author Bio
Maurice Askew was born in Worcestershire and graduated from the Birmingham College of Arts and Crafts. In 1958 he moved to New Zealand to establish a design section at University of Canterbury. He has produced films for Internal Affairs, designed stamps for the New Zealand Post Office and is a Fellow of the New Zealand Design Institute.