Direct Stone Sculpture - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Direct Stone Sculpture write by Milt Liebson. This book was released on 1991. Direct Stone Sculpture available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
Direct Wood Sculpture
Direct Wood Sculpture - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Direct Wood Sculpture write by Milt Liebson. This book was released on 2001. Direct Wood Sculpture available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
The Materials and Methods of Sculpture
The Materials and Methods of Sculpture - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Materials and Methods of Sculpture write by Jack C. Rich. This book was released on 1988-01-01. The Materials and Methods of Sculpture available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. "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.
Sculpture in Stone
Sculpture in Stone - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Sculpture in Stone write by Camí. This book was released on 2001. Sculpture in Stone available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
Stone Carving for the Home and Garden
Stone Carving for the Home and Garden - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Stone Carving for the Home and Garden write by Steve Bisco. This book was released on 2012. Stone Carving for the Home and Garden available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Based mainly on the period styles of carving found in historic buildings and ancient ruins, this book features projects which include a mix of decorative and sculptural objects that can be easily displayed in the home or garden.
