Gormley is considered by this work, and others, to have rescued the human figure - a central theme of sculpture since classical antiquity - from its long
period of abstention during Abstract Expressionism's popularity.
On the whole» the» human potential «groups are open compared to the religious groups, having few requirements for participation tbough
abstention from drugs and alcohol and avoidance
of aggressive behavior may be required
of participants during the actual
period of» training.»