Sculpture: Principles and Practice (Dover Art Instruction)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.17 (996 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486229602 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 255 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Two Stars It doesn't really add anything. "not what I expected" according to Mr Joe Daly. As a novice this book did not appeal to me as it seemed a bit dated, considering the materials and different ideas that have now come to light.. "Sculpting" according to Ahnna. This book was purchased as a gift for a student majoring in sculpting at the Academy of Art in San Francisco.He has found it to be very useful and informative while pursueing his studies.
One is well aware that the author was once a novice and facing the same difficulties himself. He advises the novice what type of material is best to work with, and in a step-by-step process shows how to begin with elementary forms and proceed to the more complex, used for creating human figures, portrait heads, bas reliefs, and other forms of sculpture. Technical passages never become oppressive, and words of encouragement and inspiration are offered frequently. Unlike other instructional guides by people who have never had their fingers wet with clay, this book is the accumulation of many years of practical knowledge and experience by a noted American sculptor and art instructor.Mr. A most welcome aspect of this book is the author's witty and readable style. For the beginner this book is invaluable, but even those who have been sculpting for years will find the latter chapters full of helpful hints and useful information.. Slobodkin moves to the handling of m
He advises the novice what type of material is best to work with, and in a step-by-step process shows how to begin with elementary forms and proceed to the more complex, used for creating human figures, portrait heads, bas reliefs, and other forms of sculpture. Technical passages never become oppressive, and words of encouragement and inspiration are offered frequently. "Instruction and appreciation become one in this book."— School ArtsSculpture: Principles and Practice is one of the most authoritative and comprehensive books on the creation of sculpture. One is well aware that the author was once a novice and facing the same difficulties himself. A most welcome aspect of this book is the author's witty and readable style. Plaster casting, wood carving, stone carving, terra cotta, metal sculpture, and architectural sculpture are all covered with hundreds of drawings and progressive photographs to add clarity. Helpful instruction and diagrams of the proper procedure for constructing armatures and the proper methods for the use of tools are passed on to the reader along the way.When the use of clay and plasteline are well in hand, Mr. Unlike other instructional guides by people who have never had their fingers wet with clay, this book is the accumulation of many years of practical knowledge and experience by a noted American sculptor and art instructor.Mr. Slobodkin moves to the handling of more diffic