Why did sculptor Henry Moore want people to touch his sculptures?

a. because they are difficult to see
b. the sculptures felt differently than they looked
c. he did not want them to be experienced visually
d. he thought the barriers between art and viewers were arrogant.
e. all of these are correct

d. he thought the barriers between art and viewers were arrogant.

a. Incorrect. His sculptures are often very large and easy to see.
b. Incorrect. Often the sculptures felt just like they looked like they would.
c. Incorrect. He wanted his sculptures to be felt and seen.
d. Correct. He did not like it that many artworks are unavailable to touch.
e. Incorrect. The sculptures are easy to see, looked like they seemed they would, available to be experienced both visually and tactically.

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