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Staglieno - The Art of the Marble Carver by Walter S. Arnold |
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In his new book, Walter Arnold acts as a personal guide through this monumental cemetery as he shares his insight into some of the secrets locked in these marble sculptures. In addition, Mr. Arnold explains the processes and the roles of the artisans that transformed massive blocks of stone into these intricate and dramatic memorials. Paperback, 8.5” x 8.5”, 88 pages, with over 300 beautiful photographs. |
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Sculpture in Stone by Josepmaria Teixido I Cami |
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Art teachers, students, and ambitious amateurs will value this copiously illustrated volume. It presents a general overview of sculpture as well as a practical guide to working in stone. All important stone working equipment and tools are shown, from compasses 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. |
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| Different kinds 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, each 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. | ||||||
Contemporary Stone Sculpture by Dona Z. Meilach |
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A great book for beginners covering the fundamentals of carving finishing and mounting stone sculpture. 211 pp.+ pictures. |
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Direct Stone Sculpture by Milt Liebson |
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A complete guide to stone sculpture for novice and experienced sculptors alike. From stone selection to polishing, and from the point to power tools, Milt Liebson brings his experience in sculpting and teaching to the printed page. Also see his video on the same topic.
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Sculpture, Principles & Practice by L. Slobodkin |
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A step-by-step approach to sculpture in clay, plaster, metal and stone. A well rounded text that covers both classical and modem styles. 255pp. |
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