Modelling and Sculpture
Author | : Albert Toft |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 338 |
Release | : 2012-12-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780486145280 |
ISBN-13 | : 048614528X |
Rating | : 4/5 (28X Downloads) |
Download or read book Modelling and Sculpture written by Albert Toft and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-12-04 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Give(s) in detail every process and method of the sculptor's craft with a fullness to be found in no other works." — Encyclopedia Britannica A student of the great Edouard Lanteri and a celebrated sculptor in his own right, Albert Toft created this manual to offer students every practical detail necessary for a complete knowledge of modeling and sculpture. Both professionals and amateurs will find Toft's experienced guidance a valuable help in surmounting difficulties and avoiding errors. Topics include: •Modelling a portrait bust •Casting •Modelling for terra-cotta, in relief, and for bronze •Modelling in clay as a prelude to working in stone and wood Thirty-six plates and eighty-two line illustrations enhance this manual, and a helpful glossary defines the most common terms.