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          Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Ronald Moody (1900-1984) moved to Britain in 1923 to study dentistry. He taught himself to carve from wood in the mid-1930s, describing wood as ‘a difficult material, demanding a form’. One of the most distinctive features of Moody’s art is the way he used the grain of the wood. In this piece, he has used the inner rings of the tree to create a kind of

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          What color leads the composition of "L" by Ron Clive Moody?

          The color that stands out most in "L" is espresso (#422c27). The dominant color is useful when matching an artwork to an interior.

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          How does "L" by Ron Clive Moody connect Modernism to the artist's home country?

          The Modernism work "L" was made by an artist born in Jamaica.

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          Ron Clive Moody (1900 – 1984)

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          About this artwork

          Quick Facts

          • Artist: Ron Clive Moody
          • Year: 1937
          • Notable elements or techniques: Use of wood grain and inner tree rings
          • Title: L