Saturday, April 29, 2006

Modelling and Sculpting Animals


  • ISBN13: 9780486250076
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Thorough step-by-step guide discusses anatomy of horse, lion, and bull; methods of construction; tools, materials, etc. Also comprehensive exposition of casting in plaster. 63 full-page photographic plates. 138 drawings and diagrams.... More >>

Modelling and Sculpting Animals

Friday, April 28, 2006

Greek Sculpture: Function, Materials, and Techniques in the Archaic and Classical Periods



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During the sixth and fifth centuries BC, Greek sculpture developed into a fine art. With the human figure as its main subject, artists worked to represent it in increasingly natural terms. This book explores the material aspects of Greek sculpture at a pivotal phase in its evolution. Considering typologies and function, an international team of experts traces the development of technical characteristics of marble and bronze sculpture, the choice of particular marble... More >>

Greek Sculpture: Function, Materials, and Techniques in the Archaic and Classical Periods

Thursday, April 27, 2006

Patinas for Silicon Bronze



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Description Patinas for Silicon Bronze is a concise compilation of patinas designed for use on this metal alloy as well as many other similar bronze composites used in the casting and/or fabrication of fine art sculpture. Since silicon bronze has become the most common metal used today in the casting of fine art sculpture, this award winning book has become The Bible of artistic patinas for professional artists, art students, museum and independent conservators, and... More >>

Patinas for Silicon Bronze

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Ceramics



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"It is rare to find a book on art that presents complex aesthetic principles in clear readable form. Ceramics, by Philip Rawson, is such a book. I discovered it ten years ago, and today my well-worn copy has scarcely a page on which some statement is not underlined and starred."—Wayne Higby, from the Foreword... More >>

Ceramics

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Unmonumental



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"Unmonumental" introduces the world to a significant recent development in art that takes the definition of sculpture as an autonomous object and shatters it to pieces. Rather than cast or carved, these sculptures have been cobbled together from bits of the world at large. Less dedicated to memory, the works in this show are of their moment, making gentle or high mockery of a wide range of histories, employing a variety of 'neo-traditionalisms' that riff on everythi... More >>

Unmonumental

Monday, April 24, 2006

Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor


  • ISBN13: 9781426203800
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Often described as the eighth Wonder of the World, the massive, underground army made from fired clay evokes both awe and curiosity. Who was this powerful Emperor of the Qin Dynasty who needed these warriors to guard him in the afterlife? How were nearly 8,000 figures made on such a vast scale so long ago?

This lovely little book, based on the latest research, brings the terra cotta warriors to life in 52 astonishing images. Like the millions of visitors to ... More >>

Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor

Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy


  • ISBN13: 9780500515235
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The first publication to explore Calder’s significance for artists who emerged in the mid-1990s and the early twenty-first century.Alexander Calder, a legendary and beloved figure in American art, has not generally been considered a major influence on contemporary artists. Yet as the twenty-first century unfolds, many artists are taking cues from Calder’s hands-on investigations of form, balance, color, and movement as well as from his ... More >>

Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy

Sunday, April 23, 2006

Maya Lin: Systematic Landscapes



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“Utilizing the way in which scientists and computers see our world, drawing on images based on sonar views of the ocean floor, to aerial and satellite views of the land, I have started to create artworks that translate that technological view into sculptural forms.” (Maya Lin)
One of the most celebrated artists working in the United States, Maya Lin (b. 1959) came to prominence in 1981 with her design for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Generously illustrated ... More >>

Maya Lin: Systematic Landscapes

Thursday, April 20, 2006

The Andy Goldsworthy Project


  • ISBN13: 9780500238714
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The first significant scholarly volume devoted to Goldsworthy's work in nearly twenty years and the first to underscore the permanent output of this acclaimed artist. In January 2003 British sculptor Andy Goldsworthy was invited to create a work of art for the National Gallery of Art. The project began with a series of ephemeral works on Government Island in Stafford County, Virginia. From this phase a series of photographic suites and a diary ... More >>

The Andy Goldsworthy Project

Monday, April 17, 2006

The Original Copy: Photography of Sculpture, 1839 to Today


  • ISBN13: 9780870707575
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Since its birth in the first half of the nineteenth century, photography has offered extraordinary possibilities of documenting, redefining and disseminating works of art. Through crop, focus, angle of view, degree of close-up and lighting, as well as through expostfacto techniques of dark room manipulation, collage, montage and assemblage, artists not only interpret the works they record but create stunning reinventions of them. The Original Copy: Photography of Sc... More >>

The Original Copy: Photography of Sculpture, 1839 to Today

Friday, April 14, 2006

Direct Stone Sculpture



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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 an invaluable book for artists and would-be artists in stone. The types of stone used in sculpture are covered, as well as the basic tools for hand sculpting and the techniques ... More >>

Direct Stone Sculpture

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

The Sculpture of Louise Nevelson: Constructing a Legend



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Louise Nevelson (1900–1988) was a towering figure in postwar American art, exerting great influence with her monumental installations, innovative sculptures made of found objects, and celebrated public artworks. The Sculpture of Louise Nevelson focuses on all phases of the artist’s remarkable ascent to the top of the art world, from her groundbreaking works of the 1940s to complex pieces completed in the late 1980s. The most extensive study of Nevelson to be pu... More >>

The Sculpture of Louise Nevelson: Constructing a Legend

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Sculpting in Wire



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This is the third book in the new 'Basics of Sculpture' series, and is in the same clear and informative step-by-step layout. Very much aimed at beginners, there are six projects of increasing difficulty, aiming to teach people how to sculpt in wire from the most basic starting point up through to soldering. The projects start off by learning about wire and using simply pliers, and then how to incorporate other materials such as tin, feathers and wool. Finally... More >>

Sculpting in Wire

Antonio Lopez Garcia


  • ISBN13: 9788434310551
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Contemporary Spanish Realist painter Antonio Lopez Garcia is one of those artists, like Bacon and Balthus, who, in a century dominated by the avant-garde and its legacy, has managed to craft an individualistic style on the margins of prevailing trends. Known for his exquisite explorations of the mundane--starkly lit people, buildings, plants and interiors--he deftly calls attention to these familiar forms, allowing the viewer to pore over their details. Sometimes hy... More >>

Antonio Lopez Garcia

Sunday, April 9, 2006

Pockets, Pull-outs and Hiding Places: A Guide to Interactive Techniques for Altered Journals, Memory Art and Collage



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More and more artists are seeking clever ways to make their albums and paper projects more interesting and three-dimensional. One of the most exciting ways of accomplishing this is by adding interactive elements, such as doors that open and reveal hidden layers, envelopes and pockets that hold secret text, personal letters or special photos. Pockets, Pull-outs and Hiding Places teaches the paper engineering techniques for making three dimensional and interactive 'pa... More >>

Pockets, Pull-outs and Hiding Places: A Guide to Interactive Techniques for Altered Journals, Memory Art and Collage

Shaping Space: The Dynamics of Three-Dimensional Design



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As a guide to introductory three-dimensional design or sculpture, SHAPING SPACE offers an in-depth exploration of the aesthetic and practical considerations of working in three dimensions. Discussions of technique cover a range of media, including assorted fibers, ceramics, and even virtual design using the computer as a tool. Suggested studio projects provide structured assignments that relate directly to textual materials.... More >>

Shaping Space: The Dynamics of Three-Dimensional Design

Thursday, April 6, 2006

The Life of Isamu Noguchi: Journey without Borders


  • ISBN13: 9780691127828
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Isamu Noguchi, born in Los Angeles as the illegitimate son of an American mother and a Japanese poet father, was one of the most prolific yet enigmatic figures in the history of twentieth-century American art. Throughout his life, Noguchi (1904-1988) grappled with the ambiguity of his identity as an artist caught up in two cultures. His personal struggles--as well as his many personal triumphs--are vividly chronicled in The Life of Isamu Noguchi, the first full-leng... More >>

The Life of Isamu Noguchi: Journey without Borders

Sculpture since 1945


  • ISBN13: 9780192842053
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Since 1945 the modern revolution in sculpture has gathered pace, and even the term sculpture has ceased to be the fixed category it once was. In Sculpture Since 1945, Andrew Causey provides a ground-breaking account of the development of post-War sculpture.
In over 130 beautiful illustrations, Causey examines innovative and avant-garde works in relation to contemporary events, festivals, commissions, the marketplace, and the changing functions of museums. He ... More >>

Sculpture since 1945

Wednesday, April 5, 2006

Hand to Earth


  • ISBN13: 9780810991804
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Now available in paperback, this retrospective book covering the work of Andy Goldsworthy from 1976 to 1990 remains one of the most comprehensive publications on the acclaimed artist. With nearly 200 illustrations featuring early examples of his ephemeral works made of leaves, stalks, sand, and snow, Hand to Earth offers fascinating insights into the ways in which Goldsworthy creates his unique and highly personal artworks. AUTHOR BIO:... More >>

Hand to Earth

Monday, April 3, 2006

Gabriel Orozco



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Gabriel Orozco was born in Jalapa, Veracruz, Mexico in 1962 and studied at the Escuela Nacional de Arte Plasticas in Mexico City, and at the Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid, Spain. An avid traveler, Gabriel Orozco uses the urban landscape and the everyday objects found within it to twist conventional notions of reality and engage the imagination of the viewer. Orozco's interest in complex geometry and mapping find expression in works like the patterned human skull... More >>

Gabriel Orozco

James Magee: The Hill


  • ISBN13: 9783791350790
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This book presents The Hill - a profoundly original, massive, and enigmatic work of art engineered, built, and designed by an equally enigmatic American artist.
For more than a quarter of a century, the American artist James Magee has been engaged in a largely secret and solitary endeavour that takes up 52,000 square feet of vast plain in West Texas, USA. A former lawyer, taxi driver, and offshore roughneck, Magee settled in El Paso where he has made a name for h... More >>

James Magee: The Hill