Nicholas Popes multivalent sculpture explores the inherent physical qualities of his materials. This landmark monograph presents the first substantial overview of his work. British artist Nicholas Pope was best known in the 1970s and early 1980s for his largescale sculptures made of wood metal stone sheet lead or chalk. Following his 1980 exhibition representing Britain at the Venice Biennale Pope was awarded a Cultural Visitor grant to Zimbabwe and Tanzania an experience that affected the rest