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Nine master ceramic artists present their personal approaches to sculpting the human figure in a spectacular volume that's both technically illuminating and visually inspirational. The outstanding examples range from representational to abstract, diminutive to heroic. Nan Smith uses a range of mold-making techniques and precise slab construction, while Akio Takamori coil-builds a simplified figure inspired by a Velásquez painting and Christyl Boger creates a lavishly decorated, classically formal figurine. Each featured sculptor discusses the unique attractions and challenges of his or her method, and a series of detailed color photographs follows the artwork as it takes shape. In addition, there's a gallery of contemporary pieces selected by the major contributors. Glen R. Brown, a noted writer on ceramics, provides an insightful, thought-provoking introduction.



PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:

Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 731.82
EAN: 9781579906115
ISBN: 1579906117
Label: Lark Books
Manufacturer: Lark Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 176
Publication Date: 2005-08-01
Publisher: Lark Books
Studio: Lark Books


SIMILAR ITEMS:

• 500 Animals in Clay: Contemporary Expressions of the Animal Form (500 Series)
• Modeling the Head in Clay (Practical Craft Books)
• Modeling the Figure in Clay (Practical Craft Books)
• The Portrait in Clay
• Modelling and Sculpting the Human Figure


CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

very instructive -
This book is very unusual in its detailed how-it's-done photos and explanations. It is extremely helpful to the student ceramist.I will refer to this book again and again.

A good "how to" book -
This book follows several artists and shows with good photos step by step through the process of making their style of figures. Of course they make it look easy and the level of skill required to make something similar is high but it does give you a good insight into the processes. Also shows photos of other artists works for inspiration.

A fly on the wall in a master sculptor's studio -
This book was on my wish list and it was selected by my brother and his wife for a birthday gift. When I looked through the great illustrations, I was so very pleased with the detail and content of the techniques that were covered. I am a potter who is going more toward sculpture every day, and I know this book is going to be one of my favorite resources.

An Inspiring Guide -
As a newcomer to clay sculpture, I found the nine projects used to demonstrate technique well beyond my ambitions. The simple step by step dscriptions and generally excellent illustrations however, were highly informative and relevant to anyone interested in this field. Each sculptor is introduced by their own account of their approach to their work. I found this only marginally useful although it will interest some.

More than Pretty Pictures -
So many sculpture books show you only the final results. At best, you read the author or sculptor waxing poetic about the process, but this book shows step by step how large complicated pieces are produced. Is there an armature in there? Is it slab-built or solid and hollowed-out? Is that paint or glaze? This book tells you all that stuff. My only complaint is that it could be a little better organized. The editor also seemed really drawn to extremely dark artists, but it's not terribly distracting. Overall, beautiful book with a wealth of information.

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