Direct Stone Sculpture

Author : Milt Liebson
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015040660881

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Direct Stone Sculpture by Milt Liebson Pdf

The ancient and wonderful art of direct stone sculpture is brought to life in this comprehensive new book by the noted sculptor, Milt Liebson. After a brief, informative historical overview of stone sculpture, he leads the reader through the hands-on experience of sculpting in stone. This is the book that artists, and would-be artists in stone have been seeking for many years.The types of stone used in sculpture are covered, as well as the basic tools for hand sculpting and the techniques for their use. For the advanced sculptor there is detailed information on power tools and their use, the methods of lamination and repair, the business side of stone sculpture, and other helpful information gleaned from years of experience.Detailed photographs take the readers from the rough stone to the polished and mounted piece.Direct Stone Sculpture promises to be the standard reference work in the field for years to come.

Author : Dona Z. Meilach
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Stone carving
ISBN : OCLC:1310594001

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Contemporary Stone Sculpture by Dona Z. Meilach Pdf

Author : Milt Liebson
Publisher : Schiffer Craft
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Sculpture
ISBN : 0764312995

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Direct Wood Sculpture by Milt Liebson Pdf

Delve into two worlds: the appreciation of wood as medium for sculpture and the practical ins-and-outs of sculptural technique. An illustrated history of direct wood sculpture is explored, along with a vital resource for those seeking to create sculpture in wood. A complete description of the qualities and types of wood, tools (both hand and power), techniques, and finishing, complements discussions of the art form and philosophy.

Author : Dona Z. Meilach
Publisher : Schiffer Craft
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : UOM:39015006367281

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Contemporary Stone Sculpture by Dona Z. Meilach Pdf

Explore and create modern stone sculpture, with 357 photos of examples by today's top sculptors and step-by-step instructions for creating your own. Descriptions of stone types, how to select and transport it, how to carve with hand tools and electric or pneumatic power tools, and the methods of finishing the work.

Author : Camí,Santamera
Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Sculpture
ISBN : 0764154249

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Sculpture in Stone by Camí,Santamera Pdf

Art teachers, students, and ambitious amateurs all will value this copiously illustrated volume. It presents both a general overview of sculpture and a practical guide to working in stone. All important stone-working equipment and tools are shown, from compass and calipers to chisels, mallets, saws, sanders, and drills. Examples of finished pieces are shown from all over the world, and cover many historical eras, including statues and relief carvings from ancient Egypt and the Orient, marble masterpieces from the Italian Renaissance, and abstract figures from the modern era. Different types of stone are shown and described, including alabaster, most often used in small-scale pieces, as well as sandstone, granite, and marble. Practical instruction includes methods of measuring and copying in stone from a clay model. Step-by-step photo essays show several different contemporary works in progress, starting with a rough stone slab and progressing to completion and installation of a finished sculpture. Examples range in scale from small figurines to public monuments. Hundreds of full-color photos show the artist's studio, the processes of stone working, and magnificent examples of world famous artworks in stone. Other informative features include a six-page glossary of stone-working terms and a brief bibliography. Here is a fine reference volume for artists and craftsmen--but also a book for the personal library of every general reader who has an interest in sculpture and the fine arts.

Author : Mark Batten
Publisher : Penguin Putnam
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015006367117

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Stone Sculpture by Direct Carving by Mark Batten Pdf

Author : Jack C. Rich
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1988-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780486257426

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The Materials and Methods of Sculpture by Jack C. Rich Pdf

"Promises to become a standard reference book." — The Art Digest. Exhaustive, profusely illustrated guide to all of the technical aspects of sculpting in stone, metal, wood, and other materials. The author expertly covers casting, surface treatment, exotic materials such as amber, coal, and even butter! Much more. 281 illustrations.

Author : Louis Slobodkin
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1973-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 0486229602

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Sculpture by Louis Slobodkin Pdf

Offers advice on using tools and constructing armatures as well as shaping human figures, portrait heads, and bas reliefs from clay, plaster, wood, stone, and metal

Author : Dj Garrity
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0989461459

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Introduction to Stone Carving by Dj Garrity Pdf

"Human faces are carved in surprising ways into Garrity's work, suggesting the threads that connect myth, past and present, and even forces of nature." (c)2000 Boston Neighborhood News 'Introduction to Stone Carving, ' is a step by step illustrated guide to the art of direct stone sculpture by award winning artist, DJ Garrity. Developed during his tenure as Sculptor-In-Residence of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, the artist introduces the 'process aesthetic, ' a subtle approach that allows a likeness and essence of personality to emerge from within the ancient patina and natural contours of stone. The techniques and illustrations presented are derived from a sculpture created by the artist at The Berry Botanic Garden of Portland, Oregon, and serve as a creative template for workshops and seminars at botanic gardens, museums and art associations across America and Ireland.

Author : Anna Anguissola
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781108418430

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Supports in Roman Marble Sculpture by Anna Anguissola Pdf

The first study of a crucial aspect of Roman stone sculpture, exploring the functions and aesthetics of non-figural supports.

Author : Bart Fransen
Publisher : Harvey Miller
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Sculpture, Medieval
ISBN : 1909400157

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Rogier Van Der Weyden and Stone Sculpture in Brussels by Bart Fransen Pdf

Tiles form an important part of the great Dutch tradition of tin-glazed earthenware, internationally renowned as 'Delftware'. The presence of the right raw materials and know-how as well as a sufficiently large clientele allowed tile production to reach an impressive scale in the provinces of Holland, Friesland and Utrecht. In this way the Netherlands wrote its own fascinating chapter in the world history of tiles. In this publication the Foundation of Friends of the Dutch Tile Museum in Otterlo present tiles and tile pictures from the Friends' collections. The catalogue gives a detailed description of all the items illustrated. Supplemented by a number if examples from museum collections, a canon of approximately four hundred years of Dutch tile culture is thus created and also opened up to an international audience.

Author : Janet Burnett Grossman
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Art
ISBN : 0892367083

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Looking at Greek and Roman Sculpture in Stone by Janet Burnett Grossman Pdf

What is a an anthemion? What is giallo antico marble? Who was Praxiteles? This richly illustrated book -- in the popular Looking At series -- presents definitions and descriptions of these and many other terms relating to Greek and Roman sculpture encountered in museum exhibitions and publications on ancient stone sculpture. This is an indispensable guide to anyone looking for greater understanding of ancient sculpture and heightened enjoyment of the objects. Book jacket.

Author : Peter Rubino
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04-20
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780823099245

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Sculpting the Figure in Clay by Peter Rubino Pdf

A comprehensive guide for sculptors looking to recreate the human body using clay, from the author of The Portrait in Clay In Sculpting the Figure in Clay, acclaimed portrait bust sculptor Peter Rubio teaches a master class in the essentials of figurative sculpture. In this intensive, all-inclusive guide, he introduces students to a natural, straightforward geometry that will help them become masters at forming figures of clay. Rubino’s unique approach utilizes a geometric system consisting of blocks, simple shapes, and guidelines that instruct students in a new and instinctive sculptural style, With these easy-to-follow instructions and informative concepts, students will see figures as the basic shapes beneath the form as well as learn vital approaches such as BLT: Bend, Lean, and Turn, to create evocative expression, and the Three Ps: Position, Proportion, and Plans, for accurate representation. Other topics include: • The Fundamentals of the Clay Torso • Observing the Model • Essential Materials and Tools • Sculpting the Female Torso from the Live Model • Sculpting the Reclining Figure from the Live Model • Sculpting the Hand, Foot, and Lower Arm • Plus Many Photographic Reference Poses for Continued Study This unparalleled resource is the definitive guide to figurative sculpture.

Author : Dj Garrity
Publisher : DJ Garrity Company
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 0989461408

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The Rhythms of Stone by Dj Garrity Pdf

The Rhythms Of Stone is the essential guide to the basic tools and techniques for carving the human face in stone. The book is derived from a work-in-progress within the Nobel Laureate Series of portraits in stone by Sculptor, DJ Garrity. The award-winning artist introduces the 'process aesthetic' mode of direct stone sculpture, a subtle and intuitive approach that utilizes simple hand tools to finesse the human visage from within the ancient patina and natural contours of stone.

Author : Claire Brown
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2006-09-08
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781610583749

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Sculpting Techniques Bible by Claire Brown Pdf

An essential illustrated reference for both beginner and experienced sculptors.