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Who was Sally Arnup?

Sally Arnup was one of the UK's best-known animal sculptors. Watch Dr Maddie Boden reveal her fascinating career.

Sally Arnup (1930-2015) was one of the finest figurative bronze sculptors of her age and had a well-earned reputation both nationally and internationally for her life-like animal sculptures. She was also a respected art teacher at the former York College of Art.

In this video, we’ll introduce you to Sally Arnup’s life and work and begin to delve into the unique field where she made her career – animal sculpture. This will drive our discussions about the breadth of modern sculpture. We’ll also learn more about several important art schools in Yorkshire.

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Modern Sculpture: An Introduction to Art History

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