Sculpture Books

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...

The notion that the practice of abstraction was confined to Western Europe while a stereotyped form of figuration defined the art of the Eastern bloc continues to dominate art historical accounts of public sculpture of the post-war period. This book...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

CONSTANTIN BRANCUSI Constantin Brancusi is one of the greatest of all sculptors, and a key sculptor of the modern era, along with Auguste Rodin and Pablo Picasso. Brancusi's influence can be seen in a wide range of Western sculptors, including Donald...

ANDY GOLDSWORTHY: POCKET GUIDE A pocket-sized guide to the art of Andy Goldsworthy, Britian’s foremost sculptor of the natural world. This book tells you everything you need to know about Andy Goldsworthy and his artworks. EXTRACT FROM CHAPTER 5 Andy...

LAND ART IN THE U.K. A new book on land art in Great Britain. There are chapters on land artists such as Chris Drury, Hamish Fulton, David Nash, Richard Long and Andy Goldsworthy. All of the major practitioners of land and environmental art in the U.K...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Realistic pumpkin carving made easy! Follow along with clear, step-by-step instructions, illustrations and photographs, learn how to make a creepy human skull out of a pear-shaped pumpkin, and display it proudly to ward off squeamish visitors. If...

An important reference work for students and scholars of art history and sculpture, this catalog covers the plaster casts of sculptures that were used as models for students of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. With detailed descriptions of each plaster...

H.B. Forman's meticulous notes on sculptures in Rome and Florence provide both historical context and a critical appreciation of the works themselves. The inclusion of a Lucianic fragment and a criticism of Peacock's poem Rhododaphne further enrich the...

This comprehensive guide to the art of sculpture offers a detailed survey of the great sculptural traditions of the ancient world. With hundreds of illustrations and an extensive list of sculptors and their works, George Redford's book is an essential...

This book is an introduction to the art of sculpture in ancient Greece and Rome, written in an accessible style for a general audience. It includes chapters on the major styles and forms of Greek and Roman sculpture, as well as an overview of the...

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 scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Guidebook with information and description of over 50 statues and sculptures in Aarhus, including location maps and photos.

In July 1996, Edinburgh College of Art offered a Masterclass with the Italian-Scottish sculptor, Eduardo Paolozzi. He particularly wanted to run this course in his home city. Paolozzi was born in Leith, the eldest son of Italian immigrants. He left...

Norfolk is steeped in story. Whether we are travelling along the coast, through the loam-rich farmlands, across the sandy brecklands, among the inland waterways of the broads, or over the marsh and fenlands to the west of the county; whether we are...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

'The 'Ordos bronzes' are well known to collectors and many museums, named for the many finds in and around the Ordos plateau in north China. They are ...the subject of many catalogues and parts of catalogues of collections [and] have much to...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the...

Groups of Statuary is a beautifully illustrated volume featuring photographs and descriptions of notable sculptures from around the world. Ideal for art enthusiasts and professionals, this book is sure to delight readers with an interest in the fine arts...

Un catálogo de la famosa fundición de hierro de JB Clement, que produjo elementos arquitectónicos y decorativos de alta calidad en España en el siglo XIX. Esta obra es importante tanto para historiadores como para arquitectos y diseñadores que buscan...

Diese Briefe zwischen den beiden berühmten Bildhauern aus dem 19. Jahrhundert geben Einblicke in ihre Arbeitsweise und ihre Gedanken über Kunst und Leben.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge...

Discover the intricate details and stunning beauty of the carvings and sculptures adorning Worcester Cathedral in this comprehensive guide. From the majestic choir screens to the delicate tracery of the Lady Chapel, every aspect of the cathedral's...

Laissez-vous captiver par l'histoire de la stèle de Koubân, un monument médiéval de l'Europe de l'Est. Cet ouvrage vous propose de découvrir la stèle à travers des notes et des illustrations qui vous aideront à comprendre son importance historique. Un...

Dieses Buch bietet einen Überblick über die Kunst der mittelalterlichen Elfenbeinarbeiten. Dabei werden nicht nur die künstlerischen Aspekte behandelt, sondern auch die sozialen und politischen Kontexte, in denen diese Kunstwerke entstanden sind...

This book offers a survey of contemporary sculpture, with a focus on the work of American artists. It covers a range of styles and techniques, from classical realism to modernist abstraction, and provides critical commentary on the strengths and...

Ce catalogue décrit la collection de statues appartenant au marquis de Marigny, ainsi que son histoire et sa provenance. La collection comprend des statues grecques et romaines ainsi que des sculptures de la Renaissance et du XVIIe siècle. Les...

This fascinating work of art history and criticism offers a detailed analysis of the famous Altoviti Aphrodite statue, exploring its historical context, artistic significance, and cultural resonances. With its perceptive insights and engaging prose, this...

Just as a sculptor chips away each piece of stone to uncover a work of art, author Greg Harm has been chipping away at Lee Lawrie’s catalog raisonne for the past two decades, going where no art scholar has gone before. From the Atlas in Rockefeller...

A manifesto of sorts and monograph from i/thee detailing the prolific output of their first four years as a design collaborative.The One Circle Venn Diagram / Everything So Far is two books spliced into one. The first, a collection of quotes from a...

Das aktuelle Projekt des Künstlers Michael Holst dargestellt in einer umfassenden Dokumentation der Projektkonzeption. Mit vielen Zeichnungen, Grafiken, Skizzen und Zitaten aus Interviews und Medienauftritten des Künstlers. Wendebuch mit Texten in...

Die Idee:Vorwiegend ausgediente Fahrradteile, die unvermeidbar beim Mountainbiking anfallen, aber auch andere gebrauchte oder defekte technische Geräte und Geräteteile werden zu dreidimensionalen Objekten zusammengefügt und bemalt.Das Zusammensetzen...

The book is a study of 17th-century Dutch painting, drawing and printmaking, focused on interlocking its descriptive realism with the visual strategy of illusion. The author analyzes this relationship as a conjunction rather than an opposition.

This volume originates from an international conference held at Oxford University in 2007. Texts by classical archaeologists, art historians, students of the history of collecting, curators, conservators and artists address objects and themes from...

ALISON WILDING Alison Wilding is one of the best sculptors around. She deserves a much wider recognition that she receives at present. Wilding was born in Blackburn, Lancashire, in 1948. She went through the typical British art school education –...

Fraser is best known for his End of the Trail and Buffalo Nickel. He also is the most prolific sculptor of Federalist Washington DC. He is represented by the portal figures at the Supreme Court, and others such as facades and pediments at Commerce,...

How creations welded from the scrapheap have become a folk art rage"Muffler men are the cigar-store Indians of the late 20th century, trade figures made to stand in front of shops to advertise what is sold inside. Both are considered forms of folk art,...

Lisa Fedon is creating a series of books all under the title of Sculpture Speaks to share her insights in the hope of helping and inspiring others to follow their dreams. Do what you love.

Paris in Architecture, Literature, and Art is a textbook in cultural studies that capitalizes on the little exposure liberal arts students have to architecture and the widespread popularity of Paris across the curriculum.

Benvenuto Cellini è stato uno dei più importanti artisti del Rinascimento italiano. Questo libro raccoglie i suoi trattati sull'oreficeria e sulla scultura, dove l'autore presenta le sue tecniche e i suoi segreti per la creazione di opere d'arte di...