The Process of Sculpture

Résumé du livre

"Sculpture has been a form of human expression from the days of the prehistoric men who chipped and carved soft stone or fashioned figurines out of damp clay, to the present, when artists working with the tools of industrial technology create constructions of welded steel and complex plastics. Sculpture is as vital today as it ever has been, with artists working both in traditional styles and in avant-garde modes that challenge the imagination and the limits of technique. The Process of Sculpture is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of this age-old art. Author Tony Padovano, one of America's foremost sculptors, has worked in every medium under such teachers as Jacques Lipchitz, Meyer Schapiro, and Theodore Roszak. In this outstanding book he communicates his excitement and his enthusiasm with his expertise. Each of the sculptor's materials--clay, stone, wood, metal, plastic--is discussed in depth: its history, its present applications, the tools and techniques it requires, its drawbacks, and its potential are explored. Hundreds of illustrations show works in progress and portfolios of the work of famous sculptors, as well as the most efficient and effective methods to use. A reference section tells the aspiring sculptor where to find suppliers to meet all of his or her needs and offers a list of further reading on specific subjects The Process of Sculpture emphasizes the possibilities of this expressive art form, combining technical instruction with the firm belief that modern technology remains only a tool for the imagination, not an end in itself. This book is a must for anyone who intends to take up sculpture; it will also inform and fascinate anyone interested in one of man's oldest artistic endeavors."--Publisher's description