Sculpture Books

This work focuses on contemporary Zimbabwean Stone Sculpture - widely known until the early 1990s as "Shona Sculpture" - from the perspective of a critical anthropological analysis of cultural identity and representation. The analysis frames the...

The purpose of the present work is to study what is known of one of the most important genres of Greek sculpture - the monuments erected at Olympia and elsewhere in the Greek world in honor of victorious athletes at the Olympic games. Since only meager...

This book elaborates on the social and cultural phenomenon of national schools during the nineteenth century, via the less studied field of sculpture and using Belgium as a case study. The role, importance of, and emphasis on certain aspects of national...

Lorado Taft's Talks on Sculpture is a masterful introduction to the world of sculpture. Taft's writing is accessible and engaging, and his insights into the creative process are invaluable for aspiring sculptors. Illustrated with beautiful photographs,...

A comprehensive guide to the history of ironwork, including techniques and examples of ironwork from around the world. Lavishly illustrated and filled with fascinating stories, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in art, design, and history...

Attraverso una meticolosa ricerca storica e tecnica, l'autore traccia la storia dello stucco nell'arte italiana. Dalla sua prima apparizione nelle chiese e nei palazzi rinascimentali, fino alla sua evoluzione nella scultura e nell'architettura moderna,...

In diesem einfühlsamen Werk untersucht Adolf Furtwängler die Bronzefunde aus Olympia und ihre künstlerische Bedeutung für die antike Welt. Von Helios dem Sonnengott bis zu Hermes, dem Botschafter der Götter, erforscht Furtwängler die einzigartige...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

If you desire to have career in the culinary arts but cannot afford the cost of a major culinary school, my next book will tell how to further your career or begin your career by taking short courses to improve your skills and furnish direction to your...

Découvrez l'histoire fascinante de la colonne de la Grande armée d'Austerlitz, aussi appelée colonne de la Victoire. Érigée sur la place Vendôme de Paris, cette colonne est dédiée aux victoires de l'armée française sous Napoléon. Ce livre vous fera...

Ce livre propose une présentation de la Collection de plombs historiés trouvés dans la Seine, un ensemble de plaques de plomb gravées datant du Moyen Âge et découvertes dans le fleuve Seine.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This volume presents a selection from a large private collection of engraved gems, finger rings and cylinder seals. It was created from 1921 through the 1960s from various sources, and includes many examples from old collections that had come on to the...

""Goethes Nationale Stellung und die Errichtung seiner Statue in Berlin (1860)"" ist ein Buch von Ferdinand Piper, das sich mit der nationalen Bedeutung von Johann Wolfgang von Goethe und der Errichtung seiner Statue in Berlin auseinandersetzt. Piper...

This book is a comprehensive guide to the most significant equestrian monuments in the world. With over 1,000 stunning photographs and detailed descriptions, readers will learn about the historical and cultural significance of these magnificent works of...

Découvrez la vie et l'oeuvre de Gaspard Favre, artiste et sculpteur français. Dans ce livre, Edouard Favre détaille la vie de Gaspard Favre et son processus créatif, en offrant une perspective fascinante sur l'artiste et son époque.This work has been...

This is a Norwegian-language work on the history of sculpture in Norway during the reign of King Sverre (1184-1202). It covers the work of sculptors such as Master Bernhard and his workshop, who were responsible for some of the most impressive church...

Questo libro raccoglie due importanti trattati di Benvenuto Cellini, uno sull'oreficeria e l'altro sulla scultura, uniti in un'unica edizione. Il primo trattato è una guida pratica per gli orafi e i gioiellieri, mentre il secondo si concentra sui...

Ce dictionnaire donne une liste exhaustive des sculpteurs français du Moyen Âge jusqu'au règne de Louis XIV, ainsi que des informations sur leur vie et leur œuvre. Les auteurs ont réalisé un travail de recherche minutieux pour réunir ces informations, ce...

Cet ouvrage est une étude complète de la sculpture au Moyen Âge en Bourgogne. L'auteur décrit l'évolution de l'art sculptural dans la région, en se concentrant sur les églises, cathédrales et monastères. Il étudie les techniques et les styles des...